This archive report was first published on 21 November 2019.
Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba is racing against time to recover from a stubborn right ankle injury ahead of the Manchester derby on December 7.
Despite being sidelined since September, Pogba has been making the most of his time in the US, where he recently witnessed the Miami Heat defeat the Cleveland Cavaliers 124-100 on November 20.
While recovering, Pogba has been spotted shooting baskets with Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler, showcasing his hidden basketball skills.
Butler, a professional basketball player, was impressed by Pogba's shots, which suggests that the Frenchman's injury has not affected his athletic abilities.
Pogba is expected to return to football action just in time for the Manchester derby, but he will likely miss United's next four games, including a trip to Sheffield United and a Europa League game against Astana.
