PAUL POGBA has a “50-50 chance” of returning for Manchester United’s derby clash with City next week, according to reports in France.
The French midfielder, 26, has played just twice since September due to a series of frustrating injuries – and is now set to quit the club in the summer.
Paul Pogba could return from injury in time to take on Man CityCredit: Reuters
Both Real Madrid and Juventus are chasing Pogba, with United holding out for around £150million.
But reports in his home country claim Pogba might be ready for action against Manchester City on March 8 as he steps up his recovery.
L’Equipe claim the £89m midfielder has a “50-50 chance” of making it for the crunch derby showdown.
However, the report also states Pogba has more chance of being ready for the monster clash with Tottenham a week later.
United will take on Spurs – led by former boss Jose Mourinho – with both sides tussling it out for a Champions League spot for next term.
And Pogba could be vital to the side’s hopes in the run-in, with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s squad lacking a creative spark – new-boy Bruno Fernandes aside.
L’Equipe also claim France boss Didier Deschamps is set to leave Pogba out of the upcoming squad for games with Ukraine and Finland.
Pogba is set to rejoin Man Utd training as early as next week having worked by himself in Dubai during the winter break.
United fans will be hoping to have the World Cup winner ready for the City game, with the Frenchman boasting four wins from his six derby matches.
First, Man Utd take on Everton on Sunday, desperate to erase the memories of last season’s 4-0 humiliation at Goodison Park.
Solskjaer called it the “lowest” point in his career but has vowed to put in a better showing this season.
Paul Pogba to be assessed by Man Utd doctors this week as midfielder bids to finally return from ankle injury
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
