Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says Paul Pogba is not ready to play three games in quick succession and was left out of the squad for Saturday’s clash against Burnley as a precaution.
Pogba was a second-half substitute for the 4-1 win over Newcastle on Boxing Day following on from a 26-minute cameo against Watford last weekend. That was his first taste of competitive action since the end of September due to a persistent ankle problem.
With fellow midfielder Scott McTominay sustaining a knee injury against Newcastle it was widely expected that Pogba would play a more significant role against the Clarets.