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Published 14:54 IST, November 4th 2019

Paul Pogba gutted to watch United lose, provides update on injury

Paul Pogba admitted he was gutted to watch his side lose to Bournemouth while also stating he aims to come back from his injury before the end of November

Reported by: Sujay Chakraborty
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Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba admitted being gutted to watch Manchester United lose to Bournemouth on Saturday. Paul Pogba, who has been out with an ankle injury, was missed when his side struggled for creativity in the 1-0 loss to Bournemouth.

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United struggle at the Vitality Stadium

Manchester United's three-match winning run in all competitions was ended by the Cherries on Saturday when former United player Joshua King scored with a well-timed finish in the first half. United were seventh in the Premier League ahead of the fixture but have now dropped back down to 10th with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side taking just 13 points from 11 matches.

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Paul Pogba on FaceTime with brother

Paul Pogba has not featured for United since September after aggravating an ankle injury during the 1-1 draw with Arsenal in the Premier League. During the conversation with his brother on FaceTime, Pogba said that he wants nothing more than to recover from injury and return to help his team-mates. He was upset after his side's loss on Saturday admitting it was difficult to watch his side lose without being able to play. Pogba wants to get back on the pitch as soon as possible but insisted the most important thing, for now, is to heal first. Speaking of his injury, Pogba stated that he will be under plaster for another 10 days after which he can start his rehabilitation. Though Pogba aims to be back before the end of November, he is not expected to return from the treatment room before December.

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Solskjaer, meanwhile, admitted Manchester United’s defeat at Dean Court was a ‘step back’ for his team. Despite Pogba's injury, United were starting to hit top form with their midfielders particularly Scott McTominay impressing in his absence. But against Bournemouth, United's lack of creativity from midfield was evident as the side failed to create anything meaningful throughout the game. 

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12:58 IST, November 4th 2019