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Damn it, need to get Pogba on the yoga.Giggs used to pick up a fair bit of injuries but towards the end of his career (im talking about 29/30) he improved massively on that front. I guess it'll just be something we have to wait and see on. But i would hope he doesnt become a sick note
That would be a shame for the lad and everyone in football (you know those that like seeing good quality football)
It's sad that Jose didn't think about resting him regardless of what his personal trainer claimed about Pogba's fitness. He should have rested/substituted Pogba more often.
Then again Jose likes players to play through niggles and if they don't they can fall out of favour for it. Hardly encourages players to be cautious over their fitness.
The games in which he failed to turn up in last season, I think we will be alright.
I love Pogba, but his weakness is that in the big games he thinks he has to do it all himself and it becomes a frustrating experience.
It's 5 games into the season - you think that Jose should have already rested Pogba? Jeez, the blame is always on the manager for some people...
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More tests for Pogba
Man Utd v Everton (16:00BST)
Simon Stone
BBC Sport at Old Trafford
When he spoke to the media on Friday, Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho initially would not confirm Paul Pogba would be missing for any more than today's game with the injury he sustained against Basel on Tuesday.
He later extended that to 'a few games'.
However, it seems United cannot be entirely sure how long Pogba's absence will be.
He is to have more tests next week after which more will be known.
It is understood the initial hope Pogba could be fit for the high-profile trip to Liverpool on 14 October is unlikely to materialise.
More tests for Pogba
Man Utd v Everton (16:00BST)
Simon Stone
BBC Sport at Old Trafford
When he spoke to the media on Friday, Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho initially would not confirm Paul Pogba would be missing for any more than today's game with the injury he sustained against Basel on Tuesday.
He later extended that to 'a few games'.
However, it seems United cannot be entirely sure how long Pogba's absence will be.
He is to have more tests next week after which more will be known.
It is understood the initial hope Pogba could be fit for the high-profile trip to Liverpool on 14 October is unlikely to materialise.
Jose didn't need to play him against Basel really if he indeed has an injury prior to that, abit of mismanagement there i would say
BBC Sport are reporting that Ousmane Dembele has been ruled out for 4 months by Barcelona, due to a hamstring injury.
Could be worse.
Could be worse.
Genuinely don't think it'll cause any issues for you lot. You'll be strong without Pogba, might even be shocked how good you are without him being the focal point and firing off 35 yard shots whenever he's in the opposition half. Could be a blessing in disguise.
It's okay because Souness just said opposition managers will be more scared to see Fellaini on the pitch instead of Pogba. So we're actually better off.
Next he'll be saying Ruben Loftus-Cheek is just as good as Pogba.
Next he'll be saying Ruben Loftus-Cheek is just as good as Pogba.
Genuinely think you'll be surprised at how much he does for us. Without him last year all our creativity and control went.
Injuries like this tend to flare up whenever and are a result of prolonged muscular strain. Its likely he might have pulled up today or at the next game.
Please seem to think if you pull a hamstring its just because you failed to warm up properly but i've heard of cases that say otherwise. Its just one of those things.
My biggest worry too. Guess we'll see how we get on today. Last season i think a bit of that had to do with our forwards being static and slow passing. The movement has been good this season but it usually is Pogba who finds them so...
Nah, he's extremly imprtant for us
Can't say I followed you that closely to notice, but I still think you'll be fine without him. Time will tell.
You'll know that by mid October, that's why I said I think you'll be surprised. You wouldn't be surprised if you thought already you can cope without him
you and other think you'll miss him, I don't.Yes. Especially after he played with a knee band in the International game. You have to protect your best talent.
Our midfield is so much worse without him. I really hope he's not out longer than 3 weeks.
If he is missing anywhere close to 10 weeks, we are fecked. Most important player in the team
Get a grip.
With fellaini in the team who has got has much control in the engine room has a drunk driver, fellaini is a good squad player, but? week in week out with fellaini playing alongside matic, its going to cost united points
Miss him so badly.
Feck off...
4-0 vs Everton, not missing him so far eh
That scoreline flattered us tbh, and not to mention they've started this season pretty appallingly.
Our midfield lacked any real creative impetus and it showed - our front 6 were all over the place.
4-0 vs Everton, not missing him so far eh
Yes we won, but more has got to be done in the showcase of the entire match, everton did get better and it could have easy be 1-1. 6 weeks is a long ass time to lose pogba, and not to mention match sharpness that is 2 months without pogba, lets wait and see how we do when Pogba returns. If we still in and around the title race when Pogba returns, we got through the heavy storm
International football will be good in that aspect.
4-6 weeks is quite a lot for a hamstring injury unless it is a partial tear.
2-3 weeks is more common and the 4-6 weeks has never been confirmed by the club.
2-3 weeks is more common and the 4-6 weeks has never been confirmed by the club.
Jose is using his monkey Duncan Castles to write lies and you all are falling for it.
Although we won today I definitely think we missed him. Don't think Everton would have got the foothold in the game they had at times had they had him to worry about. Fellaini is an equal physical presence but he doesn't possess anything like the same ability on the ball or level of athleticism that Pogba does.
Mourinho rubbishes Duncan Castles again shocker...
Jose: No recovery estimate yet
Jose has basically shit on Castles' bald head.
Good. Hope he's back for the dipppers.
I know the transfer window is closed but can't we buy Loftus-Cheek as an emergency replacement? He's better than Pogba
we missed his spark today.
It did not look the worst when he came off he tried to see if he could run it off and wasn't happening. I imagine a 4 week lay off. Without knowing the full facts. I'd be shocked at 12 weeks, 3 fecking months that cant be right surely.
Personally its all about a little rotation now to have everyone fit and fresh for the pool game and the games that follow. Lukaku needs a rest Matic too.
It did not look the worst when he came off he tried to see if he could run it off and wasn't happening. I imagine a 4 week lay off. Without knowing the full facts. I'd be shocked at 12 weeks, 3 fecking months that cant be right surely.
Personally its all about a little rotation now to have everyone fit and fresh for the pool game and the games that follow. Lukaku needs a rest Matic too.
As long as Matic doesn't get injured too I am not too worried, Pogba sometimes tries too hard in big games and doesn't do the simple things right. I reckon Jose is preparing Ander for the big games coming up or he could just be playing mind games and Pogba could come sooner than we think, I think now we are more solid when playing with 2 in midfield and I can see us playing a 4231 other than maybe against City.
Personally I see Lukaku as being a bigger loss if it were to happen for you than Pogba. Pogba was there last season and these kind of games did end up 1-1 like you mentioned it could have been. Lukaku being there turns these games into wins. His sheer presence puts the fear into teams, I don't think Pogba does that.
I'd much prefer to see Pogba on the team sheet than Lukaku come October when we play you, even though his record isn't that great against us, he now has a decent team behind him and can see him causing all types of problems to our lacklustre defence.
You'll be fine without him. Either first, or second to city by a point or two when he returns, I'd put money on it.
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