MANCHESTER UNITED Solskjaer: We didn't feel it was right for Man Utd star Pogba to participate against Burnley.

The France midfielder was a striking truant from the Red Devils squad for the conflict with the Clarets at Turf Moor. 

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says Paul Pogba isn't prepared to play three games with hardly a pause in between and was let well enough alone for the squad for Saturday's conflict against Burnley as a precautionary measure. 

Pogba was a subsequent half substitute for the 4-1 win over Newcastle on Boxing Day following on from a 26-minute appearance against Watford a weekend ago That was his first taste of aggressive activity since the finish of September because of a constant lower leg issue. 

With individual midfielder Scott McTominay continuing a knee damage against Newcastle it was broadly expected that Pogba would assume a progressively critical job against the Clarets. 

Be that as it may, the France worldwide was not named among the substitutes for the conflict with Sean Dyche's side. 

Pogba keeps on being connected with a move away from Old Trafford so some had hypothesized that his nonattendance might be connected to a January move. 

Be that as it may, Solskjaer, who has routinely made light of theory in regards to Pogba's future, says his nonappearance was absolutely down to ensuring his wellness. 

"It is a fast turnaround. We have had a few players playing a considerable amount. Crisp legs coming in," said Solskjaer. 

"Paul (Pogba) has played two games now and has been out for some time so we didn't feel it was directly for him to take an interest today." 

Pogba has been limited to only six beginnings this season after at first enduring the damage against Southampton toward the finish of August. 

He had the option to return for two matches the next month, however separated again after the attract at home to Arsenal on September 30. 

The previous JUVENTUS midfielder's rebound was then deferred by an episode of sickness, which Solskjaer said clarifies why he was imagined moving enthusiastically at his sibling's wedding prior this month. 

The Norwegian likewise affirmed that he doesn't yet have the foggiest idea about the seriousness of McTominay's knee issue, who left Old Trafford on supports after he was constrained off during the primary half against the Magpies. 

"We've taken a gander at Scott (McTominay) however we haven't done the full output at this point. Throughout the end of the week we will know more. It didn't look great yet we trust he will recuperate rapidly," he included.