OLE GUNNAR SOLSKJAER says it is like signing a new world class player now he has Paul Pogba back in Manchester.
The French World Cup winner has returned from Dubai and Miami where he has been doing rehabilitation work on his ankle having been out of action since the end of September.
Paul Pogba has been out of action since September after picking up an ankle injuryCredit: PA:Empics Sport
While he is unlikely to make the starting line-up for the visit of Aston Villa on Sunday he could be fit for Jose Mourinho’s return with Spurs on Wednesday.
Manchester United boss Solskjaer said: “It will be like having a new world class midfielder and we want him back playing as soon as possible.”
Pictures of the £89million buy abroad in the sun have not been a great look for all while the rest of the United team have been working away at a soaking wet Carrington.
One picture even saw him talking at a hotel pool in Dubai with Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane who has made no secret of his desire to buy him.
Yet Solskjaer says nobody should question Pogba’s desire to be fit again and playing for United.
He said: “Every player is allowed to be injured. Paul is working hard to get back and nobody can doubt his professionalism or his willingness to play football.
“He is one of the best midfielders in the world, we have missed him. It will be like signing a new player before the transfer window opens.
“He has been missed while he has been away and of course it is a boost getting him back.”
Scott McTominay and Fred have stepped up in his place but Solskjaer says Pogba’s adaptability means he can play in a number of different positions on his return.
He said: “The beauty we have with Paul is that he can play in so many roles. He can play in a two, he can play in a three and he can play as a No10.”
Pogba rejoined the rest of the first team yesterday after they had been left behind while a young second string played in Kazakhstan where they lost 2-1 to Astana in the Europa League.
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
