Bad news for Man Utd and a boost for NUFC ahead of Saturday's game at Old Trafford
We've had some bad news on the injury front ourselves in recent weeks, so it's a boost for us and a timely blow for Man United to hear The Telegraph report that Paul Pogba is unlikely to feature in Saturday's game - despite suggestions over the past week that he would make his long awaited return this weekend.
The Frenchman has been sorely missed by Man United, with his absence coinciding in a dip in form that has seen them fall behind early pace setters Manchester City at the top.
First-team centre-back Phil Jones was also forced off early on in England's 0-0 draw with Germany and is rated doubtful, whilst Carrick and Rojo are nearing a return - but are also deemed unlikely to be involved on Saturday:
https://twitter.com/BenDinnery/status/930347713002201088
Pogba's absence will be the biggest boost for Benitez and our chances on Saturday.
Man United's form with the £89m man in the team compared to it without him is quite telling:
https://twitter.com/WhoScored/status/928230635000311811
Regardless of Pogba playing or not, I fully expect our toughest test of the season on Saturday, however there can be no denying that Mourinho's side don't look quite the same attacking force without their star midfielder in the side.
