The France international is fit again after suffering a thigh problem while away with his country in November.
After stepping up his training at Carrington, he is in line to feature against Middlesbrough in Friday night's Emirates FA Cup tie at Old Trafford.
The question for many fans is where will Pogba operate within Rangnick's preferred formation and system?
“I think he’s definitely ready for tomorrow and, since Fred only came back yesterday with jet-lag, as he played for Brazil, for me, it is quite logical to let Paul play," explained the boss to club media's Stewart Gardner.