Paul Pogba is closing in on a long-awaited return in a major boost to Man United's top four battle, with Ralf Rangnick to make a late decision on whether superstar midfielder will play against Middlesbrough
- Manchester United are taking a cautious approach to Paul Pogba's comeback
- The midfielder is set to return to action after sustaining his long-term thigh issue
- It is understood Pogba is close to being ruled fit enough to play for the first-team
- Ralf Rangnick and his staff will decide if the star plays against Middlesbrough
Paul Pogba is closing in on his long-awaited return to action to provide Manchester United boss Ralf Rangnick with a key fitness boost.
United staff will make a late decision on whether Pogba is available to be selected for Friday night’s FA Cup tie against Middlesbrough as they take a cautious approach to his return from a long term thigh injury.
But it is understood that Pogba is now very close to being ruled fit enough to make his return to first team action.
Paul Pogba is closing in on his long-awaited return at Manchester United after his thigh injury
Interim boss Ralf Rangnick will decide if Pogba is fit enough to play against Middlesbrough
If Pogba is not risked against Boro, he could come back into contention for next week’s Premier League fixtures against Burnley or Southampton.
Either way, the imminent return of Pogba will come as significant boost to United, who have been without their France midfielder since November.
Pogba hasn’t played for United since the 2-2 Champions League draw against Atalanta on November 2 after sustaining the injury during the previous international break.
The 28-year-old's long-term future at Old Trafford is uncertain with his contract due to expire at the end of the season. Nevertheless, Rangnick is likely to rely on Pogba between now and the end of the campaign as he looks to guide United to a top-four finish.
Pogba's comeback will hand United a major boost in their bid to finish inside the top four
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