Manchester United evening headlines as centre-back wanted and Paul Pogba injury update

United are likely to be without Paul Pogba, Juan Mata, Phil Jones and Daniel James on Sunday, with Donny van de Beek, Edinson Cavani and Scott McTominay all ruled as doubtful ahead of this weekend.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has a choice to make in terms of formation, as the Reds have the option to stick with their tried and tested 4-2-3-1, or look to match the Blues' effective three at the back system.* Click here to subscribe to Level up! The Esports and Gaming Show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google

straight to your inbox every day for freeEdinson Cavani faces a race against time to be fit for Manchester United's Premier League trip to Chelsea today with the Uruguayan keen to play an active part in training before returning to the side.Cavani has missed United's latest three games through injury and while Solskjaer is hoping he will be fit for action at Stamford Bridge he won't miss the 34-year-old.The striker still hadn't trained with his teammates before the draw with Real Sociedad and

straight to your inbox every day for free Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says he hopes to have Edinson Cavani, Scott McTominay and Donny van de Beek back for the Premier League clash against Chelsea this weekend. However, United are still set to be without Paul Pogba 'for a few weeks' as he continues his rehabilitation from a recent thigh injury.

United's midweek Europa League clash and are injury doubts ahead of the weekend, with Scott McTominay also a concern having been brought off in the second-half in midweek.Luke Shaw, Victor Lindelof and Anthony Martial could all return to the starting lineup against the Magpies, particularly with all three not featuring from the start in Turin.Paul Pogba and Phil Jones will definitely miss out, whilst Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has a decision to make in goal, with Dean Henderson earning a clean sheet

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United have a number of injury concerns ahead of facing Newcastle United on Sunday.The Reds have endured some patchy Premier League form of late, dropping points to the likes of Sheffield United, Everton and West Brom, but they enjoyed a 4-0 win over Real Sociedad in the Europa League on Thursday.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer rotated some of his starting XI for the win over the Spanish club and could well be forced into naming a similar side to face the

straight to your inbox every day for freeHere are your Manchester United evening headlines for Friday, February 19.Donny van de Beek and Edinson Cavani could return for United against Newcastle United on Sunday, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer explained in his pre-match press conference.Solskjaer also confirmed that Paul Pogba and Phil Jones remain unavailable while Scott McTominay is dealing with an injury after he was substituted in the second half of Thursday's win over Real Sociedad."Paul is out, Phil

straight to your inbox every day for freeDonny van de Beek and Edinson Cavani could return for Manchester United against Newcastle on Sunday.Van de Beek and Cavani did not travel to Turin for the 4-0 Europa League thrashing of Real Sociedad due to muscular injuries but the summer signings have 'a chance' of making the weekend Premier League squad.United will assess Scott McTominay after he sustained an injury against Sociedad and was substituted in the second-half.

straight to your inbox every day for freeHere are the Manchester United evening headlines on Wednesday, February 17.Trio ruled outDonny van de Beek and Edinson Cavani will miss Manchester United's Europa League round-of-32 first leg against Real Sociedad.United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer confirmed Van de Beek and Cavani have both sustained muscular injuries, while Paul Pogba will not play again this month due to a thigh injury.Anthony Martial and Scott McTominay are doubts but will travel to

straight to your inbox every day for freeDonny van de Beek and Edinson Cavani will miss Manchester United's Europa League round-of-32 first leg against Real Sociedad.United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer confirmed Van de Beek and Cavani have both sustained muscular injuries, while Paul Pogba will not play again this month due to a thigh injury.

straight to your inbox every day for freeThe influence of Paul PogbaManchester United's difficulties in creating clear chances against a side shorn of confidence showed how much they can miss Paul Pogba.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer had little option but to go with a midfield axis of Fred and Scott McTominay instead, but this was the kind of game that didn't really require two more defensive midfielders, even if the Scot got forward more often in the second half.This was Fred's 100th game for United but

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has a near full squad to choose from as he prepares his side to face West Bromwich Albion in the Premier League on Sunday.Paul Pogba is the only confirmed absentee from the United squad, with the French midfielder sidelined after picking up a thigh injury in the 3-3 draw with Everton last weekend.Solskjaer confirmed in his pre-match press conference on Friday that Eric Bailly is back in training after missing

straight to your inbox every day for free Eric Bailly has returned to training and could be available for Manchester United against West Brom in the Premier League on Sunday.

straight to your inbox every day for freeVan de Beek's United career to take off?The silver lining for Donny van de Beek has always been he could thrive at Manchester United once Paul Pogba has left. It might be sooner, as Pogba is sidelined for a 'few weeks' and news of his lay-off could kick-start Van de Beek's United career.The caveat is Pogba's absence has no bearing on the trusted trio of Scott McTominay, Fred and Bruno Fernandes that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has often settled on.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United have confirmed Paul Pogba will be be sidelined for a 'few weeks' with a thigh injury.Pogba, 27, came off in the 39th minute of the 3-3 Premier League draw with Everton on Saturday and will miss the FA Cup fifth round visit of West Ham, league fixtures against West Brom and Newcastle, as well as the Europa League round-of-32 ties with Real Sociedad.The France midfielder could recover in time for United's trip to Chelsea on February 28.

straight to your inbox every day for freeEric Bailly could return for Manchester United in their FA Cup fifth round tie with West Ham on Tuesday night.Bailly, 26, has not played since the 2-1 win at Fulham three weeks ago and missed four of the last five games.Paul Pogba's muscular injury that forced him off before half-time against Everton on Saturday was due to be assessed before the end of the weekend but he is unlikely to be available.Harry Maguire has played in all but two of United's games

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans believe the way the team fell apart following Paul Pogba's departure against Everton shows he has become one of the side's most important players.United were dealt another huge blow in their fading Premier League title hopes on Saturday after they twice surrendered the lead to draw 3-3 with Everton.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side were two goals to the good at half-time following a dominating performance but lost the influential Pogba

straight to your inbox every day for freeHere are the Manchester United evening headlines on Sunday, February 7.Manchester United will assess the injury to Paul Pogba after the midfielder limped off in Saturday's 3-3 draw with Everton. Pogba, who has looked back to his best for United in recent weeks, pulled up on 39 minutes and appeared to clutch his thigh before leaving the field.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United will assess Paul Pogba on Sunday after he was forced off in the Premier League draw against Everton with an apparent muscle injury.Pogba, 27, was replaced by Fred in the 39th minute after he pulled up and appeared to clutch his thigh. Pogba did not require a stretcher and walked down the tunnel."It seemed like a muscle injury," United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United's supporters have been reacting to Paul Pogba limping off the pitch in the 40th minute of their Premier League game against Everton.Pogba, who has been one of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's best performers in recent weeks, pulled up in the first half after playing a pass and was replaced by Fred.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United were handed a worrying injury blow against Everton as Paul Pogba limped off in the first half.The midfielder was in possession of the ball with around nine minutes left of the opening period but pulled up and went down after passing to a teammate.It appeared as though Pogba had suffered a muscle injury in his right leg and it quickly became apparent that he wouldn't be able to continue, as Brazilian midfielder Fred replaced him.