Pogba nears return and three more things spotted in Manchester United training ahead of FA Cup tie
manchestereveningnews.co.ukManchester United stepped up their preparations for a return to action in Monday's training session. Most of the United squad have enjoyed a break from the intense season this past week during the Premier League's winter break, though Fred, Edinson Cavani and Alex Telles were all called away, and remain on, international duty.
Refreshed after spending time on holiday, the majority of the team returned to Carrington on Monday ahead of their first game back in the FA Cup against Middlesbrough on Friday. Ralf Rangnick put his team through their paces and here are four things we spotted: Paul Pogba wasn't expected to be back in training until the end of February due to his thigh injury but Rangnick was left stunned by his miraculous return to the pitch ahead of the victory against West Ham.
The Frenchman wasn't ready to make his comeback in the match but a further two weeks of training and recovery means he is in contention to be back in the team on Friday.
Pogba was looking sharp in the session and must be chomping at the bit to play his first game under the new manager. Tahith Chong was back in United training for the first time since the summer on Monday.
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