The France international began the season in the starting XI but has recently been named on the bench for successive matches, as the manager utilises his squad's valuable strength in depth.
Pogba has reacted positively, and produced influential performances when entering the action at St James’ Park, the Parc des Princes and Old Trafford, which have caught the eye of his appreciative boss.
During the post-match press conference on Saturday night, Solskjaer offered words of encouragement for Pogba and admitted he may have asked too much of him earlier this season – given that the 27-year-old had missed several weeks of training after contracting coronavirus.