Ralf Rangnick holds talks with injured Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba

Pogba is undergoing warm-weather recovery work in Dubai following a thigh injury suffered on international duty last month

Manchester United interim boss Ralf Rangnick says he spoke to Paul Pogba, pictured, earlier this week (Francesco Scaccianoce/PA)

Manchester United interim manager Ralf Rangnick says he spoke to Paul Pogba this week but expects the France midfielder to be a further four weeks away from a return to action.

The 63-year-old said he held a phone conversation on Tuesday with Pogba, who is undergoing warm-weather recovery work in Dubai following a thigh injury suffered on international duty last month.