But eight days is a long time in football.’
Solskjaer confirmed United are still looking for ‘one or two’ new signings before the transfer window slams shut next week, one of which is set to be Harry Maguire after an £80m transfer fee was agreed with Leicester.
Pogba did not play for United in their penalty shootout victory over AC Milan on Saturday amid reports that he was making one final push to leave the club this summer.
The club claimed that the Frenchman’s no-show for the friendly in Cardiff was actually down to a back spasm, and while Solskjaer didn’t repeat that story, he did insist that Pogba’s absence was simply down to a fitness issue.
Pogba has impressed for United in pre-season but doubts remain over his future after comments at the start of the summer about wanting to leave the club.
Youngsters Daniel James, Mason Greenwood, Axel Tuanzebe and Angel Gomes all came off the bench as Solskjaer suggested that youth will be involved in his plans when the new Premier League season gets underway.
He should be okay [for Chelsea] I hope so anyway.’ After clearing the fitness doubts, the Norwegian was asked about Pogba’s commitment to the club, and he wa
