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Manchester United star Paul Pogba looks ready for return as he sprints around in Miami
United boss Jose Mourinho sent Pogba to the US to try and speed up his recovery from a hamstring problem
PAUL POGBA is back sprinting as he steps up his recovery from injury.
The Manchester United midfielder has been in Miami trying to speed up his recovery from a hamstring problem.
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Boss Jose Mourinho sent Pogba, 24, out there to focus on finding the cause of the problem.
United have been reluctant to put a timescale on his return amid reports he could be out until nearly Christmas.
But the club are hopeful it will not be that long and Pogba is expected back in Manchester later this week for a check-up.
Bare-chested Pogba posted a video on his Instagram account with the caption: "It's getting hot in here".
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In the footage he can be seen starting to jog by picking his legs up straight.
He then begins gets his knees pumping before breaking into full stride.
As SunSport revealed, Pogba has been banned from playing BASKETBALL in a bid to prevent further injuries.
It is understood that United's medical staff feel Pogba's obsession with shooting hoops could aggravate his hamstring problem.
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Manchester United’s Paul Pogba posts social media videos as he fights his way back to fitness in a Miami sports centre
United fear that 6ft 5in Pogba is at risk of muscle strain as well as stress impact on his knees and ankles when playing basketball in his down-time.
And his slam-dunking habit away from training is believed to have contributed to the hamstring injury that could keep him out until December.
The France star, 24, is a massive fan of the NBA and is friends with several stars of the sport.
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FULL BACK AND SIDES Paul Pogba uses self-taught high street barber based in quiet London suburb
Paul Pogba is put through his paces in Miami as he works his way back to fitness
Last summer he posted a video of himself winning a one-on-one with Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid. Pogba's use of a personal trainer not aligned to the Old Trafford staff has also led to concerns about his fitness regime.
The £89million midfielder has been sidelined since their Champions League opener against Basel in mid-September.
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PAUL POGBA closing in on return from injury as he hits the gym at training ground