Paul Pogba is determined to play a leading role in Manchester United's crucial run-in as he closes in on a return to fitness.
Sportsmail understands the France international is hopeful of recommencing outdoor training at United's Carrington training complex within a fortnight.
From there, it is hoped Pogba - provided the final stages of rehabilitation from ankle surgery goes according to plan - could be available for selection within another two weeks.
That throws up the intriguing prospect of the midfielder being available for the Manchester derby on March 8. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side face Tottenham the following week in a game that could be crucial in the race to make the top four, with Pogba determined to prove his fitness in time to play in one or both of those two games.
The World Cup winner has spent the most recent period of his recovery in Dubai ahead of his imminent return to Manchester.
The 26-year-old's future is under intense speculation amid talk of a summer departure.
Nevertheless, Pogba is determined to play a key role in United's season finale as they look to qualify for next season's Champions League by finishing in the top four or winning the Europa League. United also remain in the FA Cup.
His future is sure to be an issue for United this summer given he effectively enters the final two years of his deal.
But Pogba is focused on returning to full fitness for United and, of course, France ahead of Euro 2020 before deciding his future at the end of the season.
The midfielder hasn't played since Boxing Day, but his pending return to fitness will come as a key boost to Solskjaer ahead of the season finale.
Meanwhile, United are considering a pre-season tour of India as they finalise their summer plans.
Sportsmail revealed last week how a number of Premier League sides have been forced to delay confirming potential tours of the Far East, which has become a popular destination for United in recent seasons, due to the coronavirus.
Another Asian tour has once again been considered by United, but those plans have been delayed due to the outbreak in China as Old Trafford chiefs seek further advice about the epidemic that has killed over 1000 people. A visit to India has also been discussed.
Keydlmry
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the world of Manchester United
UnitedKings
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i think you should withdraw the word (apology ) if you decide not to work fr a particular company anymore fr a personal reasons and they release you. , then why should they apologise to you. ?
shouldn't boo ex players...
puceikmop
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spend recovery
diwinoyz
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come back stronger
Minaknory
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The sentence is not finish, it should be 'Pogba will be available for the manchester derby on March and will injured again until end off season'.
Sodbdemotz
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Pogba the great!!!!!! u are Man United super star we are lucky to see u again good luck again & again
gborne
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it will be a more quality combination seeing pogba playing alongside with Bruno, Scott and matic. my rashford will be a diamond to reflect our victory
lbcrna
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pogba if you want too go you can but the only team that can help you is Juventus going too Madrid will be your biggest mistake in life Madrid is such a club you will play for them too appreciate you at the end of your career will be a problem too them if you want a good career for yourself is better you stay in man u or go too Juventus you can see what Madrid did too Ronaldo, pepe cassillas,Raul,Marcelo, Beckham,van niestirooy,alonso so many players like that they don't appreciate them especially Ronaldo so pls don't take wrong decision in joining Madrid they are ungrateful club
Madrid are our friends
lbcrna
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All who say pogba should go... either not a UTD fan or one of those fans who treats footballers like robots... The guy is slowly ageing, he has ambitions in his career... its not offensive for him to think about other clubs because utd is rebuilding and it takes time, which pogba doesn't have
clap for yourself for posting this rubbish
lbcrna
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pogba is determine to play a key role in United's season finale so as to find suitors cos nobody is talking about him now he's playing for himself not for united
chivin34
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All who say pogba should go... either not a UTD fan or one of those fans who treats footballers like robots... The guy is slowly ageing, he has ambitions in his career... its not offensive for him to think about other clubs because utd is rebuilding and it takes time, which pogba doesn't have
I can understand ur stupidity bro....keep it up
chivin34
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After then another injury comes up...pogba the real own of Manchester United
Liedeknt
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All who say pogba should go... either not a UTD fan or one of those fans who treats footballers like robots... The guy is slowly ageing, he has ambitions in his career... its not offensive for him to think about other clubs because utd is rebuilding and it takes time, which pogba doesn't have
i think you should withdraw the word (apology ) if you decide not to work fr a particular company anymore fr a personal reasons and they release you. , then why should they apologise to you. ?
Liedeknt
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Pogba is tearing mu apart and should be allowed to leave the club also since he's no longer interested in playing for mu.
Liedeknt
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All who say pogba should go... either not a UTD fan or one of those fans who treats footballers like robots... The guy is slowly ageing, he has ambitions in his career... its not offensive for him to think about other clubs because utd is rebuilding and it takes time, which pogba doesn't have
dnt force a player if he doesn't want to play for the club, if Pogba is willing to leave mu they should allow him to go, mu has released some great player's than Pogba and still stands.
Suhail_767
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It comes to a point where we united fans don't care anymore about his return
kizaelpyz
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get well soon brother
Rusdmnty
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get well soon my world class we still need you at Old Trafford
jepdeopuy
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All who say pogba should go... either not a UTD fan or one of those fans who treats footballers like robots... The guy is slowly ageing, he has ambitions in his career... its not offensive for him to think about other clubs because utd is rebuilding and it takes time, which pogba doesn't have
No this is not true about your introduction, am supporting united since 1993 .. and i fully wish him to move from this club , he turned the club with Mourhino to silly theater instead of dream theater. When David becham and ronaldo were there they didnt make news and problems and their agent involved themselves and speak over the management... Thank you
windkopsu
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pogba he back now
NeyoBrown
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me I don't understand the kind of injury this dude have...
Profnick
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And Garner
yes and Garner
Jr_Sancho
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with Pogba, Bruno, Scott and Fred we can beat anyone. don't forget Matic is there too
And Garner
Jr_Sancho
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with Pogba, Bruno, Scott and Fred we can beat anyone. don't forget Matic is there too
And a young Garner
UnitedKings
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oh really,so u want Ole to be a a**kisser so that he can ask for Pogba to stay at a club where he doesn't want to plus about a new contract he ain't doing it no matter what..
show the players love... they are human... if he wants to go no one will beg him to stay... but we don't have to be rude about it.. that's all... I respect his decision...
Akashgaur
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All who say pogba should go... either not a UTD fan or one of those fans who treats footballers like robots... The guy is slowly ageing, he has ambitions in his career... its not offensive for him to think about other clubs because utd is rebuilding and it takes time, which pogba doesn't have
oh really,so u want Ole to be a a**kisser so that he can ask for Pogba to stay at a club where he doesn't want to plus about a new contract he ain't doing it no matter what..
UnitedKings
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All who say pogba should go... either not a UTD fan or one of those fans who treats footballers like robots... The guy is slowly ageing, he has ambitions in his career... its not offensive for him to think about other clubs because utd is rebuilding and it takes time, which pogba doesn't have
Profnick
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with Pogba, Bruno, Scott and Fred we can beat anyone. don't forget Matic is there too
Tohbdpstz
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That will make the dabry so much interesting to best teams come back stronger Paul
Nberto
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You left a vacuum in the United's midfield. Get well quick Pogba, and return to fill the space
Jebat_890
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United really need this guy to beat the blues n finish top 4...as much as I hate to admit it..imagine bruno n pogba in midfield..can’t we to c this noth playing together..
Vezonic22
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Hope Pogboom is ready to destroy midfield. Such a skillful fellow but can really mess up at times.
bapbimory
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pogba if you want too go you can but the only team that can help you is Juventus going too Madrid will be your biggest mistake in life Madrid is such a club you will play for them too appreciate you at the end of your career will be a problem too them if you want a good career for yourself is better you stay in man u or go too Juventus you can see what Madrid did too Ronaldo, pepe cassillas,Raul,Marcelo, Beckham,van niestirooy,alonso so many players like that they don't appreciate them especially Ronaldo so pls don't take wrong decision in joining Madrid they are ungrateful club
Bro a good manu fans should never say something bad about madrid they are the nicest to manu
mzeereal
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He should have a complete season rest.. he need it.. the guy just wants to prepare for euro 2020. not for man united
Theman21
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Why’s is everyone star player injured? Pogba Hazard Suarez....ETC....
Woeadipsy
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pogba if you want too go you can but the only team that can help you is Juventus going too Madrid will be your biggest mistake in life Madrid is such a club you will play for them too appreciate you at the end of your career will be a problem too them if you want a good career for yourself is better you stay in man u or go too Juventus you can see what Madrid did too Ronaldo, pepe cassillas,Raul,Marcelo, Beckham,van niestirooy,alonso so many players like that they don't appreciate them especially Ronaldo so pls don't take wrong decision in joining Madrid they are ungrateful club
MBYhy
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it's all part of the sign that he's willing to leave Manchester United that's why he's not training with ManUtd JC
Woeadipsy
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pogba learn from coutinho and Ander hereira mistake pls
Woeadipsy
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pogba why are you playing with our feeling's why can't too take us too champions league we are in need of champions league football after will qualify you can go we will support you wherever you go but going with hatred will cause your career I don't no why some people don't learn in this world why can't too learn from coutinho mistake if man u sell you 150 million they will use the money and rebuild their team after united rise too their olden days glory back you will start regretting like coutinho and Ander hereira leaving man u will be your biggest mistake is better you stay here so that team will be build around rather than dissapiiont yourself with the mindset too win trophies elsewhere
Zakbelnst
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so this stupid guy is not yet fit