{"id":1342,"date":"2019-02-28T10:06:09","date_gmt":"2019-02-28T10:06:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.incirliseviye.com\/2019\/02\/28\/pogba-problems-continue-as-man-utd-star-is-sidelined-by-untimely-illness\/"},"modified":"2019-02-28T10:06:09","modified_gmt":"2019-02-28T10:06:09","slug":"pogba-problems-continue-as-man-utd-star-is-sidelined-by-untimely-illness","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/onhee.com\/?p=1342","title":{"rendered":"Pogba problems continue as Man Utd star is sidelined by untimely illness"},"content":{"rendered":"
The Red Devils midfielder will be denied the opportunity to play his way back into form during an FA Cup fifth round clash with Huddersfield <\/div>\n
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Paul Pogba will not get the opportunity to offer a response to his critics in Manchester United\u2019s FA Cup clash with Huddersfield after being ruled out through illness.<\/p>\n

Jose Mourinho had stated at a pre-match press conference on Friday that the \u00a389 million midfielder would start Saturday’s fifth-round meeting with the Terriers.<\/p>\n

The Portuguese had previously been forced to fend off speculation regarding a possible summer transfer for the France international and talk of a rift between player and coach at Old Trafford.<\/p>\n

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It was hoped that Pogba and Mourinho could display a united front at the John Smith\u2019s Stadium, but an untimely sickness bug has sidelined the 24-year-old.<\/p>\n

A statement on United\u2019s official website<\/em> read: \u201cManchester United midfielder Paul Pogba will miss the Emirates FA Cup tie at Huddersfield Town due to illness and, as a result, Academy prospect Ethan Hamilton has taken his place in the squad.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe young and industrious Scottish midfielder has impressed during his seven UEFA Youth League appearances this campaign, scoring one goal for Nicky Butt\u2019s exciting team. Aged 19, he is also a regular in the club\u2019s Under-23s team and featured on Friday night against Chelsea at Leigh Sports Village.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is Hamilton\u2019s first inclusion in a first-team squad and we can confirm the youngster will wear the no.48 shirt at the John Smith\u2019s Stadium, where the FA Cup fifth-round tie is scheduled.<\/p>\n

\u201cEthan joined United when turning 16 after playing for Hutchison Vale, a local boys club the Reds have dealt with before when Darren Fletcher represented the Edinburgh-based youth team.\u201d<\/p>\n

Losing Pogba deals a substantial blow to United\u2019s plans, but Hamilton will be relishing an opportunity to join the senior fold.<\/p>\n

United\u2019s Under-18s manager Kieran McKenna said of the youngster: \u201cHe is a fantastic character around the group and another one with a great training mentality every day. He’s a hard worker who wants to get better and develop himself.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe’s a really solid player for the group as well as being a good talent. With his attitude, it could certainly carry him very far in his career.\u201d<\/p>\n

Pogba, meanwhile, took to Twitter to register his disappointment at missing out on the fixture.\u00a0<\/p>\n

“Gutted I won\u2019t be at Huddersfield but I need to get better. Come on United,” the midfielder wrote after his absence was confirmed.<\/p>\n

United can now focus on trying to nurse Pogba back to full health in time for the first leg of a Champions League last-16 encounter with Sevilla on Wednesday.<\/p>\n

The Red Devils also have crunch clashes against Chelsea and Liverpool to come over the coming weeks, so getting key men fit and firing will be a top priority for Mourinho and his coaching team.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The Red Devils midfielder will be denied the opportunity to play his way back into form during an FA Cup fifth round clash with Huddersfield Paul Pogba will not get the opportunity to offer a response to his critics in Manchester United\u2019s FA Cup clash with Huddersfield after being ruled out through illness. Jose Mourinho … <\/p>\n

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