Ralf Rangnick provides update on Paul Pogba after Manchester United midfielder limps off due to injury against Liverpool
Manchester United interim manager Ralf Rangnick has given an update on Paul Pogba. The French midfielder incurred an injury during the Red Devils' 4-0 defeat to Liverpool on Tuesday night.
Pogba lasted just a mere ten minutes before pulling up in discomfort. He was subsequently replaced by Jesse Lingard.
Rangnick has now updated fans on Pogba's situation, saying that he may miss Manchester United's vital next two games.
He told MUTV (via UnitedInFocus):
“He pulled a calf muscle. I fear he will not be available for Arsenal or for Chelsea.”
United need to bounce back from a devastating defeat quickly. They trail Tottenham Hotspur in the race for fourth by three points, having played one more game.
With just six games remaining of the season, Pogba may have played his last game for Manchester United against Liverpool. His future is under intense speculation with his contract at Old Trafford set to expire in the summer.
Paul Pogba to be one of many departures for Manchester United's rebuild
It seems likely that this will be Paul Pogba's last season playing for the Red Devils.
According to Todofichajes (via DeadlineDayLive) he has already agreed a four-year deal with Paris Saint-Germain. Hence, he is likely to be one of the many exits United could face this summer under the likely tutelage of Erik ten Hag.
Paul Pogba has agreed a four-year contract at PSG and will leave Man Utd for free when his contract runs out this summer.
🚨 Paul Pogba has agreed a four-year contract at PSG and will leave Man Utd for free when his contract runs out this summer.
(Source: Todofichajes) https://t.co/xXjtD0ljJ4
The Dutchman is on the verge of being confirmed as Manchester United's next permanent manager (per Fabrizio Romano). He will oversee what Ralf Rangnick anticipates to be a huge overhaul of the squad.
Speaking after the demoralizing defeat to Liverpool, the German coach told reporters (via Romano):
“There will be a rebuild here. Six, seven, maybe ten new players will come."
He commented further on the need for the squad to be overhauled, saying (via UtdDistrict):
“There will be a rebuild for sure, that was obvious in the first three or four weeks for me.”
Rangnick announces Man Utd revolution: "It's not enough to bring in three or four new players. It will be more, bearing in mind how many players will no longer be here [out of contract]". @SkySportNews 🚨 #MUFC
"Apart from goalkeeping, we need to improve the squad in ALL areas". https://t.co/6KMkSFIo2N
This news may be a silver lining for United fans who have wanted to see the squad revamped for a number of years.
With multiple players' contracts expiring and many squad members on the fringes of first-team football, it seems only right that United transform this summer.
Edinson Cavani, Juan Mata, Lee Grant and Jesse Lingard are all likely to join Pogba in exiting the Old Trafford side. There is also speculation over Marcus Rashford, who is reportedly unhappy with the situation at the club.
Rumors have emerged that Ten Hag could be set to drop Harry Maguire as club-captain and is targeting Chelsea's Antonio Rudiger and Ajax's Jurrien Timber.
Erik ten Hag is considering stripping Harry Maguire of the Man Utd captaincy and replacing him with Chelsea's Antonio Rudiger, according to reports 🚨
Cristiano Ronaldo's future is also uncertain but Romano reports that he is waiting to see what project Erik ten Hag wants to implement.
He will likely be joined by a new striker with Darwin Nunez said to be a top target for the club.