The France international is fighting his way back to fitness after tearing his hamstring last month.

Pogba is still some way from returning to action and could remain sidelined until December.

And to avoid any potential further setback, United medics are urging the 24-year-old to play safe.

The Red Devils midfielder is a big NBA fan, having shared many videos of himself shooting hoops on his Instagram account.

With Pogba currently away in the States receiving treatment, he has been warned about his antics.

According to The Sun, United have gone as far as to order their superstar to stay off the court completely.

Manchester United staff feel Pogba’s basketball obsession could aggravate his hamstring problem.

If he were to play, the 6ft 5in Frenchman would risk muscle strain as well as stress impact on his knees and ankles.

That could prolong his absence from the side, with Jose Mourinho no doubt keen to get him back ready before the Christmas period.

The Sun add Pogba’s slam dunking is believed to have contributed to his injury sustained against Basel in United’s Champions League opener on September 12.

Pogba’s use of a personal trainer has also caused concern at the club.

Mourinho monitors his players’ fitness regimes closely and has expressed worries to staff.

The United boss has been able to rely on in-form Marouane Fellaini in his absence, though, and the Belgium ace is expected to start again at arch-rivals Liverpool after the international break on October 14.