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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer aiming to protect Paul Pogba for Premier League run-in as Manchester United boss plans to ease him back into action by naming Frenchman on the bench when they resume season at Tottenham

Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is set to ease fit-again Paul Pogba back into his starting XI when they face Tottenham on Friday night.

The France international hasn't played since Boxing Day - and has played just eight times all season - due to troublesome ankle problem.

Following a long period of rehabilitation, Pogba is available for the restart of United’s campaign but is poised to start Friday’s clash against former boss Jose Mourinho on the bench as boss Solskjaer takes a careful approach towards getting his midfielder back to full match fitness.