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Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has defended Paul Pogbas character and claims that the midfielder will be like anew world-class signing when he returns from injury.
An ankle problem has retained Pogba from action since Uniteds 1-1 draw against Arsenal in September, but a current video demonstrating the France worldwide playing basketball in Miami cast doubt over the seriousness of his injury.
Some reports even suggested Pogba was fit and refusing to play for United – fuelling further speculation which the 26-year-old wants to leave Old Trafford – but Solskjaer defended the midfielder.
Every participant is allowed to be hurt when hes injured and Paul is working hard to return, the United manager said. No one could doubt his professionalism, his openness or his desire to play soccer.
Hes among the best midfielders in the world and its going be like signing a new player until the transfer window opens
When midfielder Scott McTominay could come back from his ankle injury that is pogba is back in Manchester but will not contain against Aston Villa on Sunday.
Asked whether Pogba may make his long-awaited come-back from Tottenham on Wednesday, Solskjaer added:He is stepping up his comeback and lets see how soon hell be match-fit and available.
Hes not really been able to perform for us when we get back him it will be just like a new reef registering, a new world class midfielder, so naturally we need him back as soon as possible.
We have missed him when hes been off. I feel a few of the players Scotty and Fred – have taken up that challenge and have done nicely but naturally its a boost for us when he comes back.
Luke Shaw completed the full 90 minutes against Astana on his very first appearance and provided an assist.
In his absence, adolescent Brandon Williams has turned into a strong claim to replace Shaw as the club, also Solskjaer says he is thrilled with his options in defence.
I believe the performances of Brandon are a big, big and – not only for me and him, but for Ethan [Laird], who is played with Brandon through the years, Solskjaer said of this right-back, that was one of six debutants at Kazakhstan.
So, for me, its also a big increase for Ethan because weve got many, many full-backs, loads of those who compete.
Ive been quite delighted with Brandon, he scored a wonderful goal [in Sheffield United], so lets see where they are at. Excellent to have Luke during 90 minutes today and let us see what we do for Sunday.
Before Astana levelled, united could have been returning victorious had Tahith Chong never missed an open goal minutes.
The 19-year-old is out of contract at the conclusion of the season and Solskjaer thinks theyve made a deal to extend his deal.
Theres players we want to get signed, needless to say, and Tahith is a player we think is going to develop, he explained.
Weve offered him a really great contract so the ball is in his court.
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