Manchester United squad return from Sevilla draw with Paul Pogba looking down in the dumps

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PAUL POGBA looked glum as he returned from Seville after being dropped by Jose Mourinho.

The under-fire Manchester United midfielder only played against the La Liga side due to an injury Ander Herrera picked up 17 minutes into the clash.

Paul Pogba looks down in the dumps as he arrives at Manchester airportCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke

Mourinho praised him for his performance but Pogba, 24, still appeared down in the dumps as he arrived at Manchester airport early this morning.

Though perhaps it is the lack of sleep which is bugging the France international.

Pogba was escorted by security outside the terminal wearing his full United tracksuit, personalised "PP" trainers and a hat.

The rest of the squad looked shattered and while Juan Mata, Nemanja Matic, Marcus Rashford and Ander Herrera posed for pictures and sign autographs, Alexis Sanchez appeared too sleepy to do so.

Paul Pogba is escorted by security out of Manchester airportCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke

Alexis Sanchez appears too tired to sign autographs after an early morning flightCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke

Alexis Sanchez ignores a fan's autograph request after arriving back at Manchester airportCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke

Marcus Rashford stops to sign autographs for supporters at Manchester airportCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke

Nemanja Matic keeps on his portable neck pillow as he stops to take pictures with fansCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke

Manchester United star Juan Mata takes a picture with two fans after arriving back from SevilleCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke

Injured Ander Herrera signs autographs for fans after having his Sevilla run-out cut shortCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke

Mourinho's men managed a 0-0 draw in Spain, meaning it is all to play for in next month's second leg at Old Trafford.

David De Gea was the hero on the night as the Red Devils finished the happier of the two sides.

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Though fuming Mourinho hit out at his own medical staff after a team selection blunder.

The Portuguese boss had been told Herrera, 28, was fit to play after missing the last three games.

But he limped off after 17 minutes, giving Pogba an unexpected early chance to get back into Mourinho's good books.

Mourinho said of Herrera's condition: "I think it is a bad injury. He had a small injury that stopped him playing in the last couple of matches, but the medical department made him 100 per cent ready for last Saturday.

Jose Mourinho will be pleased not to have conceded in SevilleCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke

Sir Alex Ferguson arrives back from Seville after joining the squadCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke

Manchester United legend Sir Bobby Charlton travelled with squad for Sevilla clashCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke

Manchester United star Ashley Young wears a pair of pink trainers as he walks through the airportCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke

Manchester United defender Chris Smalling looks ready for bed after arriving early in the morningCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke

"We didn't play him to give more work and more protection, but it looks like he wasn't fully fit.

"The medical department made him fully fit. He trained and he looked fit.

"The way he was playing he showed that intensity that is only possible when you are fit.

"He was pressing really high, we were not giving one inch to them. Then the backheel created the contraction in the muscular area and now we have proof he was not 100 per cent fit."

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