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Paul Pogba's hamstring injury is a blow for Manchester United but Jose Mourinho has other quality midfield options in Ander Herrera, Michael Carrick and Marouane Fellaini

Daily Mail | September 13, 2017

Related Topics: Michael Carrick, Manchester United F.C., Taulant Xhaka, Pulled hamstring, Ander Herrera, Marouane Fellaini, José Mourinho, Paul Pogba

With an awkward jolt of the left leg Paul Pogba's night was done - and likely his September too.

On an evening of immense pride for the midfielder, as he captained Manchester United on their Champions League return, it was one that was ultimately cut short by a left hamstring injury.

In trying to tackle his Basle counterpart Taulant Xhaka, the Red Devils star pulled up lame.

Manchester United were dealt a blow on Tuesday night when Paul Pogba injured his hamstring
Manchester United were dealt a blow on Tuesday night when Paul Pogba injured his hamstring
The Frenchman suffered the injury trying to tackleu00a0Basle counterpart Taulant Xhaka
The Frenchman suffered the injury trying to tackle Basle counterpart Taulant Xhaka
The 24-year-old shows his frustration after having his evening cut short by injury
The 24-year-old shows his frustration after having his evening cut short by injury
It was set to be a big night for him as he captained United on their Champions League return
It was set to be a big night for him as he captained United on their Champions League return
His injury will have given United manager Jose Mourinho food for thought moving forward
His injury will have given United manager Jose Mourinho food for thought moving forward

Marouane Fellaini came on as his replacement on 19 minutes and shone with a goal and an assist in their 3-0 win; but Pogba's injury will be the one blot for manager Jose Mourinho.

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