Pogba out for 'a few weeks,' says United manager Solskjaer

Posted February 08, 2021 6:00 am

The Associated Press

Manchester United's Paul Pogba sits on the ground after getting injured during an English Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Everton at the Old Trafford stadium in Manchester, England, Saturday Feb. 6, 2021. (Martin Rickett/Pool via AP) The Associated Press

MANCHESTER, England (AP) - Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba will be out for 'œa few weeks'ť because of a thigh injury, manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said Monday.

The France international was forced off near the end of the first half of United's 3-3 draw against Everton in the Premier League on Saturday.

'œPaul has been very important for us and we're not going to take any risks,'ť said Solskjaer, speaking ahead of United's FA Cup fifth-round match against West Ham on Tuesday. 'œA few weeks, definitely.'ť

After a slow start to the season, Pogba has been enjoying some of his best form since returning to United in 2016 for a second spell at the club, scoring winning goals against Burnley and Fulham last month to help the team stay in contention for the league title.

'œPaul was really finding his form and enjoying his football,'ť Solskjaer said.

'œWe've been very healthy and strong for a long period so we can't moan too much.'ť

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Manchester United's Paul Pogba walks off the pitch injured during an English Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Everton at the Old Trafford stadium in Manchester, England, Saturday Feb. 6, 2021. (Alex Pantling/Pool via AP) The Associated Press

Manchester United's Paul Pogba walks off the pitch into the tunnel after getting injured during an English Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Everton at the Old Trafford stadium in Manchester, England, Saturday Feb. 6, 2021. (Michael Regan/Pool via AP) The Associated Press

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