Paul Pogba has had his place in the Manchester United side questioned, with suggestions that the midfielder is playing for a move in the summer.
Pogba made his return to the squad for the FA Cup defeat to Middlesbrough, having been out since November after picking up a thigh injury while out on international duty with France.
And the 28-year-old made an instant impact in his first league game back on Tuesday after scoring in the 1-1 draw at Burnley, although he did receive some criticism for his performance at Turf Moor.
Pogba’s return to fitness poses a dilemma for United fans, with the midfielder looking likely to leave Old Trafford for a second time this summer.
The Frenchman’s contract expires at the end of the season, and interim manager Ralf Rangnick has indicated he won’t stand in his way should he want to pursue a move elsewhere.
For the time being, the German seems happy to bring Pogba back into the fold, although former West Ham and Celtic striker Frank McAvennie has been left baffled by the decision.
“I saw it was Pogba who scored for Man United,” McAvennie told Football Insider.
“Really? What’s going on there? I thought he was never going to play for them again.
“The manager said he wasn’t going to change his mind, so why’s he playing?
“There is all of this stuff about a contract offer or him maybe going to PSG.
“How can you play someone who won’t be here next season or someone who isn’t committed to the club?
“I mean, fair play, he scored. I just didn’t see a way back in for him. On his day, the boy is brilliant.
“He just doesn’t do it enough. Maybe he’s playing for a move?”
Pogba’s appearance against Burnley was his first league outing for United since being sent off during the 5-0 thrashing against Liverpool in October.
The game at Turf Moor also saw him score his first goal of the season in his 15th appearance, and while he may appear destined for the exit door, United will be hoping he can still provide the difference as they hunt down a top-four finish.
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