According to sources in England, good news springs up for Manchester United as Pogba and Ibrahimovic could make their comeback sooner than expected. 20g25
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Zlatan Ibrahimovic has been out of action since April due to a double knee injury he suffered in the Europa League win over Anderlecht.
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The Swedish striker succumbed to a ligament-knee injury which nearly finished his career but the officials at Manchester United are amazed at his recovery.
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Meanwhile, Paul Pogba was withdrawn from the Champions League win over FC Basel with only 19 minutes into the match. Pogba suffered a hamstring injury which has kept him out of action since September.
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But the Red Devils received a sudden boost with news sources claiming the return of both Pogba and Ibrahimovic to first team football.
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According to the news outlet Manchester Evening News, Ibrahimovic is on the brink of return to first team action much sooner than expected.
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The veteran striker in on the verge of a return to boost United’s title challenge after being off the field for nearly seven months.
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According to Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho, Ibrahimovic’s return is fueled by anger and his eagerness to be on the field.
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When asked about the Swede, Jose Mourinho told:
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“He is a lion, he is a fighter,”
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“He has the anger all the time and that’s the reason why he’s almost coming back.”
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“He’s reduced the timing of his recovery and he will be back in 2017, which is a magnificent recovery.
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The Swedish striker has been back at the Carrington for a number of weeks now as reported by the Daily Mail.
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Ibrahimovic has been training with the first team and his progress is quite astonishing as medical reports suggested his return not earlier than 2018.
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Meanwhile, Manchester United’s costliest player is also back in training at Carrington after completing his treatment in Miami.
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Just before the international break, ESPN suggested that Pogba might return to first team action after the international break.
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Pogba has been providing updates by posting video clips on social media of his training and rehabilitation from the hamstring injury.
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However, news from Metro claim that Ibrahimovic and Pogba are pushing for a place in the squad for the Premier League game against Newcastle United.
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The return of both the players would be a great boost for the Red Devils with Manchester City being 8 points ahead of the United.
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Jose Mourinho has expressed the requirement of his injured players specially Pogba and Ibrahimovic in the coming months during the busy festive weeks.
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Jose Mourinho told MUTV:
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“They have to work every day but they are in a good position now. Pogba, Ibra, Rojo, Fellaini. They are in good positions so I think we can go into this part of the season, the Christmas period, and after, in a strong position.”
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Jose Mourinho and his men would surely want to close the gap with city rivals and go on for the title challenge.
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Moreover, United players seems to be in good form as the Premier League resumes. Romelu Lukaku, Victor Lindelof and Anthony Martial have helped their respective countries to win.
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Also, Antonio Valencia, Nemanja Matic and Ander Herrera got good rest as they were kept out of their respective country squads.
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After all this time, it seems that United are going to be back as they started the season.
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This will surely be received by the ers of Manchester United as good news.
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Hope Manchester United go up for the Premier League title challenge.
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GGMU….!!!
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