Paul Pogba set to be benched for game against Tottenham as Premier League returns

Manchester United faithful might have to wait a little bit longer to enjoy watching Paul Pogba and Bru Fernandes midfield partnership as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer reportedly plans to bench Frenchman for Tottenham vs Manchester United clash on Friday, June 19. Though Paul Pogba is fully fit, 27-year-old midfielder might t feature in Tottenham vs Manchester United encounter at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium as Red Devils are reportedly planning to field a starting 11 without World Cup winner. first three Premier League fixtures for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side upon  Premier League restart will see Manchester United face Tottenham, Sheffield United and Brighton. 

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Premier League restart: Paul Pogba to be benched for Tottenham vs Manchester United clash

According to reports from Athletic, Paul Pogba is set to be named on  bench for Tottenham vs Manchester United game on Friday night. Paul Pogba hasn't played a game for Red Devils since sustaining an ankle injury in December. However, despite Paul Pogba training well for Premier League restart since  coronavirus lockdown, it appears Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is planning to resist temptation to start Bru Fernandes and Paul Pogba in United's first game back from three-month coronavirus break. 

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Reports state that 47-year-old rwegian manr might opt to pick from one of his regular midfielders this season - Fred, Nemanja Matic or Scott McTominay - to partner Bru Fernandes as playmaker in middle of park. Solskjaer is reportedly working on an option to field a starting eleven without Paul Pogba. Five-time Premier League champion and former Manchester United star Darren Fletcher recently stated that he believes Bru Fernandes and Paul Pogba can play toger and form a lethal midfield partnership for Solskjaer. However, 36-year-old also explained that one of two United stars might have to make a sacrifice in terms of adapting, for  team to benefit as a whole. Man United legend Gary Neville also believes that two will prosper when played toger. That prospect, however, will likely have to wait to come to fruition. 

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Premier League fixtures: Premier League table

re are still 92 Premier League fixtures remaining for end of season and Manchester United have nine more matchdays to try and secure a spot inside top four. Manchester United are currently in fifth place on Premier League table, three points behind Chelsea, who currently occupy final Champions League spot. Manchester United's Premier League fixtures for ir next three games will include Tottenham Hotspur, Sheffield United and Brighton. Red Devils also have an FA Cup tie against rwich City on June 27. 

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