Manchester United fear Paul Pogba will be out injured for at least four weeks in a huge blow to manager Jose Mourinho.
The France midfielder was substituted 19 minutes into United’s 3-0 win over Basel at Old Trafford on Tuesday
after stretching awkwardly to win the ball in a challenge with Mohamed
Elyounoussi and injuring his left hamstring in the process.
Pogba is thought to have undergone a scan on Wednesday but United are
not expected to know the full extent of the damage until he has
undergone further tests.
Around a month on the sidelines is thought to be the best case
scenario but it could be up to six weeks if the worst fears are
realised.
Pogba was struggling to walk after the game. He is also thought to
have felt some discomfort to his left thigh and left Old Trafford on
crutches.
A month out would rule Pogba out of the Premier League games against
Everton, Southampton, Crystal Palace and Liverpool as well as the
Champions League game away to CSKA Moscow and the League Cup third round
tie at home to Burton Albion.
Pogba could miss the League Cup third round tie against Burton Albion
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Fellaini replaced Pogba and impressed in the Frenchman’s absence. His
absence is also likely to see Ander Herrera, who was omitted from the
squad against Basel, brought back into the fold after being largely
overlooked so far this season. Mourinho is understood to want more from
Herrera, who has started just two games this term.
“Paul’s going to be a massive miss for us and hopefully we can get
him back fit as soon as possible,” striker Marcus Rashford said. “That’s
why you have such a strong squad. It’s good for the manager, it’s good
for the players as well because we’re always fighting for competition.”
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