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Paul Pogba Expected Back After International Break for Man Utd vs. Newcastle

Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba is reportedly expecting to make his long-awaited return from a hamstring injury in the Red Devils' first match after the international break against Newcastle United.

According to David McDonnell in the Mirror, the Frenchman will be back in full training next week ahead of an outing, likely from the bench, against the Magpies at Old Trafford on Saturday, Nov. 18.

Crucially, though, manager Jose Mourinho is "desperate" for Pogba to be fully fit for United's must-win home fixture against Premier League leaders Manchester City on Sunday, Dec.