Rio Ferdinand insists Ralf Rangnick has done a good job since his appointment as Manchester United interim manager.
02.02.2022 - 10:43 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Manchester United are set to return to competitive action on Friday night when they host Middlesbrough in the FA Cup.
United were last in action Saturday, January 22 when they picked up a vital three points against West Ham at Old Trafford.
Several players were missing that day but it is hoped that some players will be set for a return of their own this weekend.
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The French international has been out for a prolonged period of time due to a thigh injury and February has been earmarked as the month he will return.
Ralf Rangnick reiterated that stance in his recent comments on Pogba too.
He said: "Hopefully after the international break, when we have the cup game against Middlesbrough and the away game at Burnley, I think he could be an option."
Possible return date: February 4 at the eeliest
Shaw has been missing from United action since the FA Cup victory over Aston Villa.
The England international is currently suffering with a hamstring injury so it is hopeful that the international break will have allowed the full-back to recuperate.
Possible return date: February
Rangnick has been fairly coy on the reason for Wan-Bissaka's absence in recent weeks.
He was forced off against Wolves with an injury at the beginning of January.
He was then missing from the team that drew with Aston Villa and beat Brentford and West Ham in the Premier League due to illness.
The interim boss has suggested that he expects Wan-Bissaka to be back in full training this month.
Possible return date: February 4 at the earliest
Elsewhere both Jadon Sancho and Victor Lindelof have been missing due to personal reasons. It is hoped both players will be back for selection this Friday.
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