Paul Pogba is expected to return to training with his Manchester United team-mates on Tuesday after Ole Gunnar Solskjaer gave his squad the weekend off following the suspension of the Premier League. Sources say Pogba has been putting in “real graft” as he steps up his recovery, undergoing personal coaching with Michael Carrick away from the main group. The pair have been doing ball work with a view to getting full mobility in Pogba’s ankle and sharpening his fitness.
While the midfielder, who turned 27 on Sunday, is said to be a little rusty, he has been staying longer than usual at Carrington and had an extra 30 minutes with Carrick after one session last week. The strength of his ankle has yet to be tested with full contact, and Solskjaer will observe how he copes when the tackles go in, but all signs indicate he could be on the bench when United next play, whenever that might be. The Premier League has called a halt to action amid the Covoid-19 outbreak until at least April 4, which is when United are scheduled to face Brighton and Hove Albion, although there is a widespread belief in the game that the date will be pushed back further.
A source close to the first team said: “He could well re-sign. Watching the win over Manchester City and you can see where the team is going.”