Paul Pogba risked the wrath of Manchester United after the midfielder risked aggravating his ankle injury playing basketball with Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler.
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The Frenchman has been continuing his rehab in the United States and posted videos of his time on court with Butler on Thursday morning.
Pogba has not featured since September due to an ankle issue and the £89million man's decision to play one-on-one basketball is likely to irritate those back at United who are keen to see him focus on returning to the side.
The Manchester United star is hopeful of a return to action in early December when Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side take on City and videos of Pogba dribbling with the basketball and putting pressure on his ankle suggests he is closing in on a return to action.
But the light basketball session with Butler could have risked further damage to the ankle and United will be relieved he emerged unscathed.
Pogba has been enjoying his time on the east coast of the United States and he was courtside to watch Butler and Co defeat the Cleveland Cavaliers 124-100 on Wednesday, sat alongside girlfriend Maria Salaues.
wadbckmpu
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we are waiting for you #Pogba
dadbcosuy
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makes you wonder if he was really injured
DaMhztourage
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Just part of the rehab , but light one .
Davichi
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Come on give this a break. Do you know if it was planned to help with his rehabilitation? Why don't we wait to see if United will react to this before drawing unnecessary conclusions! You don't just sit tight and wait while trying to come back from an injury, when the recovery process reaches a stage, you have to do some light exercise to help. It's not just about the leg healing, but also about him being able to trust his leg again... that's the psychological aspect. I believe that's what this is all about.
nnannamaxwell
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pogba is simply not injured, He just doesn't want to play for United now
he did not play for France either..
Teejay24
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Young man get back on the pitch... ure enjoying yourself
Hikeikosty
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He's not even doing sprint... Fkg news
fhru
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can't wait to see you in the pitch bro
cesdklmpsz
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part of rehabilitation program
leviiscr7
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pogba is not injured. he just dosent wanna play football for United
FrankAkomah
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he should have been a basketball player with his height than being a football player.
wiucmnpu
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pogba is simply not injured, He just doesn't want to play for United now
wuaacdmpu
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pogba will surely shine when he returns... man u vs tottenham will be a hell of game for him. he and martial will be out to prove mourinho wrong
His head will shine up Mourinho’s backside
wuaacdmpu
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This bloke is fully up himself and is definitely a virus
Arjenrobben11
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that guy he doesn't having any injuries, he don't wat to play, bec they are not allowed him to leave.
True dat. The fans dont care, but commercial value he has means Adidas is not letting him leave United.
Arjenrobben11
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Pogba is Gareth Bale's brother from another mother
mioamnuy
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pogba will surely shine when he returns... man u vs tottenham will be a hell of game for him. he and martial will be out to prove mourinho wrong
it's a game not to be missed .
Canbeimpsz
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Pogba just loves to be in the news
You are always complaining.
jehbelou
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that guy he doesn't having any injuries, he don't wat to play, bec they are not allowed him to leave.
ifeanyi0809
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pogba will surely shine when he returns... man u vs tottenham will be a hell of game for him. he and martial will be out to prove mourinho wrong
Profnick
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I hope that 3 pointer means we will get three Points vs City
boccmstz
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I wondered why he didn't focus on rehabilitation of his injury but busy travel around...what a player?
mzeereal
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Ed Woodward: Pogba will soon leave Blazer: Give him more time
kapedien27
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Pogba is a publicity Mogul
Dsare
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Pogba just loves to be in the news
pastorowootun
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I reckon he's better off a basketball player.just sign for L.A Lakers dude.