The Man United
midfielder is racing towards a return from injury with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer
needing to decide how he fits back in. Sports enthusiasts from around the world
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Manchester United's
upturn in form has come without Paul Pogba in the team that much is unarguable.
Pogba has been out with
an ankle problem since September 30. It looked like a risk when he was rushed
back for games against Rockdale and Arsenal and it proved as much
before it was wisely decided that he needed a period on the sidelines.
Now after
the Frenchman revealed his ankle brace had been removed Manchester
United fans are speculating about his speedy return to the side, with Ole
Gunnar Solskjaer to provide an official update next week before the clash
against Sheffield United.
Another thing is
unarguable. Pogba must return to the side when fit and it is folly to suggest
United are better without him. Solskjaer's men need Pogba's midfield control
and ability to dominate games but the question is how and where they can
accommodate him?
Here are three ways.
Injured
McTominay makes way
The first is a very
simple way that would come via a piece of bad news. If Scott McTominay's own
ankle problem suffered in the 3-1 victory over Brighton on Sunday is
significant.
Solskjaer said the
injury can keep players for two weeks though conversely, it can sometimes take
eight weeks. If it is the latter then there is no doubt United will view Scot's
absence as a big blow. McTominay has enjoyed a transformative campaign so far
stepping into the chasm left by Ander Herrera in United's midfield and becoming
a genuine on-field leader.
Pogba is a different
kind of player perhaps lacking in McTominay's scuttling energy but possessing a
greater range of passes and the vision to unlock defenses. He could easily slot
next to Fred against Sheffield United in the Reds' first game back after the
break.
Pereira
makes way
Solskjaer has been
loath to drop Andreas Pereira this season handing the Brazilian numerous
chances in a variety of positions to plug gaps in the Manchester United
midfield.
But the truth is with
everyone fit does Pereira deserve a spot in United's first-choice midfield?
Despite his fortuitous
goal against Brighton, the answer based on the form is no. Fred and McTominay
are building a promising partnership at the base of United's midfield and Pogba
looks a better bet in the more advanced midfield role ahead of them.
Solskjaer has preferred
Pogba in a deeper role so far this season but the France international's best
football even under Solskjaer early in 2019 came in a 4-3-3 in which he's given
license to roam and create. Many United fans would be excited by the prospect
of seeing that system again.
Pogba
in a deeper midfield
Even if McTominay is
fit to play the next time he and Pogba are both available, there's a chance the
duo could operate together in deeper midfield. That would mean Solskjaer makes
the very harsh decision to drop Fred.
The Brazilian certainly
deserves to keep his spot and it could actually prove disastrous for Solskjaer
to upset the balance in midfield with Fred starting to look more confident.
But United have not
started Fred Pogba and McTominay together in a game this season. One of Pereira
Juan Mata or Jesse Lingard has always been included as a No.10 so don is not
surprised if it happens again.
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