"Paul Pogba will not play the friendly against Aston Villa", Solskjaer confirms

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has revealed that Paul Pogba will miss Manchester United friendly with Aston Villa on Saturday.

Solskjaer remains optimistic that the midfielder will return for the Premier League opener against Crystal Palace the following week.

Pogba tested positive for the virus while he was with the France squad. He was sent back to England.

Speaking to MUTV, the Norwegian explained: “Paul’s had a couple of training sessions, so he’s lost out on a few sessions because of the virus, of course. But Paul is quick to get fit.... hopefully, he’ll be ready for next weekend. I am not 100 per cent sure, though.”

The World Cup winner is coming off a frustrating 2019-20 campaign, in which he was able to feature only 22 times in all competitions because of a couple of spells out with an ankle injury.