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Manchester United Reportedly Ban Paul Pogba from Playing Basketball

Manchester United have reportedly banned midfielder Paul Pogba from playing basketball, as the club are concerned he could exacerbate his current injury problems.

The midfielder is sidelined with a hamstring injury, and the Red Devils fear he could "aggravate" the problem by playing basketball, according to Rob Maul at The Sun.

The club are also concerned his injury originated from playing the sport, which can cause "muscle strain as well as stress impact on his knees and ankles."

Pogba suffered the injury in United's UEFA Champions League win over FC Basel in September, and manager Jose Mourinho has said the problem is "long term," per BBC Sport.