Ole Gunnar Solskjaer hopeful injured Paul Pogba will be ready to face Istanbul Basaksehir

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has revealed that Paul Pogba was absent for Manchester United's game against West Bromwich Albion due to ankle injury.

Pogba suffered the problem while playing for France against Sweden but Solskjaer is hopeful that the midfielder will be available when United host Istanbul Basaksehir in the Champions League on Tuesday night.

Solskjaer told BT Sport: 'Paul got an ankle injury against Sweden. He tried to finish the training session, but it got worse and worse. Hopefully he’ll be fit for Tuesday.'

It has been a frustrating season so far for Pogba, who has found himself in and out of the United starting lineup in the Premier League.

After helping France to beat Portugal recently Pogba described playing for his national team as 'a breath of fresh air'.

Former United defender Rio Ferdinand says the comments won't be welcomed by the club's supporters but added that he understands Pogba's point of view.

Speaking on BT Sport, Ferdinand said: 'You don’t want to hear it as a United fan, but I understand it. Going away with the national team can be a breath of fresh air.'

Pogba is no longer guaranteed a place in the United side, with the likes of Fred, Scott McTominay and Bruno Fernandes often being selected by Solskjaer.

So far this season Pogba has made seven appearances in the Premier League but he has yet to score or provide an assist.