Interim manager Ralf Rangnick has named his starting line-up for Manchester United's showdown with Atletico Madrid in the first-leg of their Champions League last-16 tie at the Wanda Metropolitano Stadium this evening, making some interesting calls.
04.02.2022 - 17:16 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Paul Pogba is back in Manchester United's matchday squad for the first time since November.
Pogba, 28, sustained a thigh injury with France in November that subsequently ruled him out of action for over two months.
The midfielder last played for United against Atalanta in the Champions League and his last domestic appearance was in the Liverpool debacle at Old Trafford. Pogba has since made a full return to fitness and he could start against Middlesbrough tonight (Friday).
Ralf Rangnick confirmed Pogba was available for the fourth round FA Cup tie in his pre-match press conference. "Yes, Paul [Pogba] will be part of the group he might even be in the starting XI," said Rangnick when asked for early team news.
Pogba is in the final year of his contract at United and it's claimed his future has not been discussed by interim boss Rangnick.
Hannibal Mejbri has been included in the squad after he returned from the Africa Cup of Nations, as promised by Rangnick.
Luke Shaw also returns to the United squad after recovering from a minor hamstring problem. Shaw was a late absence from United's squad against Brentford in January and Rangnick later revealed the left-back had sustained a knock in training.
Rangnick has confirmed Shaw will start against Middlesbrough with Alex Telles just returning from international duty with Brazil.
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Ronaldo was with Diogo Dalot in Dubai across the winter break and the pair were pictured arriving together on Friday afternoon.
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