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'Pogba is desperate to return' - Solskjaer rubbishes criticism of Man Utd star

The France star and World Cup winner has struggled with an ankle problem but his manager is backing him to impress when he gets back to action

Paul Pogba is "desperate" to return from injury for Manchester United once again, says Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, after Paul Scholes launched a withering diatribe on the midfielder's commitment.

France international Pogba has spent much of the season sidelined with an ankle injury , but is nearing a return date for the Red Devils after having his cast removed following surgery.

The World Cup winner has often cut a divisive figure during his time at Old Trafford, with inconsistent form and attempts to move away having drawn ire from certan corners.