Paul Pogba looking ‘good and sharp’ in training ahead of Manchester United return ahead of Chelsea clash
Midfielder over hamstring injury and could take at least a place on the bench at Stamford Bridge on Sunday
PAUL POGBA is looking “good and sharp” in training ahead of his Manchester United comeback.
The 24-year-old returned to Carrington last week as he stepped up his recovery from a hamstring injury.
The French midfielder had his first session back with the United fitness coaches on Friday morning, along with work in the gym.
And insiders have revealed the ex-Juventus star impressed the Red Devils backroom staff with his display during the workout.
An Old Trafford source said: “Paul came back last week and has now resumed full training.
"He is close to a playing comeback.
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“He had a session with the fitness coaches who said how good and sharp he looked. They were very impressed.”
It is thought Pogba could be back for United's crunch clash against Chelsea next Sunday in the Premier League.
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Jose Mourinho is understood to want to ease him into the starting eleven, so will put him on the bench if he comes through a full week of training.
The United trainee has been blighted by hamstring problems, and has been out since September after picking up the injury in the Champions League.
If Pogba does not make his comeback this week, he will almost certainly be ready after the international break in mid-November.
Meanwhile, Zlatan Ibrahimovic is also close to a first-team return after a horror career-threatening knee injury.
The 35-year-old was in full training towards the end of last week, and should be available for selection in the near future.
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Michael Carrick is also back with the main group after battling a mystery illness along with a calf problem.
