Man United Star Set to Return to Action Against Watford Pulls Out of Training While on International Duty

Man United Star Set to Return to Action Against Watford Pulls Out of Training While on International Duty

Akan Anwankwo
updated at April 12, 2023 at 7:52 PM
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  • Paul Pogba may not be available for France's World Cup qualifying games against Kazakhstan and Finland in the coming days
  • The France international withdrew from training and is doubtful for Les Bleues' two matches in the coming days
  • Pogba also missed two of Manchester United's Premier League games against Tottenham and Man city due to suspension

Paul Pogba will not be a part of France's squad that would take on Kazakhstan and Finland for the 2022 World Cup qualifiers.

Pogba in the past weeks

The Man United midfielder sustained a thigh injury and was withdrawn from the rest of Didier Deschamps squad for their two matchday fixtures.

Man United Star Set to Return to Action Against Watford Pulls Out of Training While on International Duty
Paul Pogba sustained a thigh injury in training while on international duty with France. Photo by Micheal Reagan
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The 28-year-old missed the Red Devils' last two matches against Tottenham and Man City following the red card he got during the 5-1 thrashing against Liverpool.

Pogba came under huge criticisms for causing United more misery when he came on as a substitute during the fixture against the Reds.

United's next game will come up against Watford at Vicarage Road and it is not certain the Frenchman will be rushed into playing against the Hornets.

Pogba still holds the highest number of assists in the English top-flight division with seven, grabbing four on his opening day performance against Leeds United.

The former Juventus star is in the final year of his contract at Old Trafford and discussions for a new deal has been put on hold at the moment.

Solskjaer set to clash with Ronaldo with planned tactics

Meanwhile, Legit.ng had earlier reported that Cristiano Ronaldo will reportedly be affected with the changes set to be made by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer when Man United return for their Premier League game away at Watford, Mirror.

It is understood that the Portuguese superstar and youngster Mason Greenwood are lacking synergy in the team's attack.

The Red Devils only managed one shot on target during their 2-0 loss to Man City at Old Trafford and it believed Ronaldo would prefer Greenwood to assist him rather than aim towards goal.

Solskjaer comments on possible sack after United's loss to Man City

Legit.ng also reported that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has broken his silence following Man United's 2-0 defeat to rivals City at Old Trafford.

Eric Bailly's own goal in the early exchanges of the clash and Bernardo Silva's strike on the stroke of halftime were enough to humble United against their arch-rivals.

The loss saw Solskjaer come under immense scrutiny once again, with a section of fans calling for his immediate dismissal.

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