Pogba has cast removed, could return sooner than expected

Paul Pogba had his ankle cast removed as the Manchester United star edges towards a return from injury.

Paul Pogba was expected to be out until December.

Manchester United star Paul Pogba moved closer to returning from injury, having his ankle cast removed on Monday.

The France international, who has made just five Premier League appearances this season, has been sidelined since late September. But Pogba, 26, is getting closer to making a return after having his ankle cast removed. The midfielder posted a video of the procedure on Instagram .

United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said recently he expected to be without Pogba until December.

Solskjaer's side is seventh in the Premier League table, nine points adrift of the top four.