Mourinho: Pogba, Ibrahimovic among injured United players nearing a return

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho delivered a positive update over the team's long list of injured players with news that Paul Pogba and Zlatan Ibrahimovic are in a "good position" to return to the squad,

An exact date for their return to the lineup was not revealed, but Pogba appears to be on schedule to return after the the international break and could be available for United's match against Newcastle United on Nov. 18.

Mourinho said he's been pleased with the progression the two players - along with Marouane Fellaini and Marcos Rojo - have made as the team edges closer to the cramped holiday schedule.

"We have the group of players which are the ones that we hope will recover as soon as possible," Mourinho told MUTV.

"They have to work every day but they are in a good position now.

"Pogba, Ibra, Rojo, Fellaini. They are in good positions so I think we can go into this part of the season, the Christmas period, and after, in a strong position."

Ibrahimovic has been out of action since April, when he damaged ligaments in his knee. Rojo, who also damaged his knee ligaments, has a chance to feature in the Newcastle tie, while Fellaini has been out of action since Oct. 8 because of an MCL sprain.