Paul Pogba and Zlatan Ibrahimovic nearing Manchester United returns, reveals Jose Mourinho

JOSE MOURINHO says Paul Pogba and Zlatan Ibrahimovic are closing on a return to first-team action.

The Reds have been without the duo, plus injured stars Marouane Fellaini, Michael Carrick and Marcos Rojo.

But Mourinho says they will be in a "good position" for the Christmas period, following the international break.

United midfielders Pogba (hamstring) and Carrick (calf) have been injured since September.

While long-term absentees Ibra and Rojo, who sustained knee injuries last season, are yet to recover.

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