Man Utd Star Paul Pogba Ankle Cast Removed, Set For Injury Return

Paul Pogba is nearing a return from injury for Manchester United after having his ankle cast removed this week. Pogba last played for United in the 1-1 draw with Arsenal at the end of September and has not featured in eight games ever since.

The 2018 World Cup winner has also missed two France games and will have to watch from home as Didier Deschamps' men finish their Euro 2020 qualifying campaign with games against Moldova and Albania this week.

United's had struggled after the midfielder suffered his injury, as they drew with AZ in the Europa League days later, then lost to Newcastle United and tied 1-1 with Liverpool in the Premier League.

However, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's team have had a change in form in recent weeks despite Pogba's absence, winning five of their last six fixtures in all competitions.


While United captain Ashley Young recently argued that the team can cope without him, Pogba's social media posts on Monday will come as a boost to his team-mates and fans.

The 26-year-old posted a video on Instagram showing his cast being taken off and another of him taking his first steps without it, adding the caption "Enjoying that moment".

Although the update comes as good news, the midfielder admitted last week that he will need another two weeks of treatment before he will be back on the field.

"It is the worst,"he told RMC Sport earlier this month.

"After, it is not easy to see my team-mates go to training or on the field.

"You train inside, you want to return to help your team but when you are injured it is not easy [psychologically]. The most important thing is to heal properly."

"After [the cast comes off], I still have two weeks of rehabilitation."



United play next on November 24 when they face Sheffield United in the Premier League.

Solskjaer's team are currently seventh in the table and one point behind their next opponents.

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