Pogba’s expected omission will do little to quell the notion that there is tension between him and Mourinho

Paul Pogba is set to be left out of the Manchester United starting XI for tonight’s Champions League last-16 first leg tie away to Seville.

Pogba, the £89 million midfielder, flew with the squad to Spain yesterday and José Mourinho, the United manager, suggested the Frenchman was fully fit despite suffering from a cold at the weekend.

But The Times understands that Pogba is to be left out of the team to start at the Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán stadium. Mourinho this afternoon informed the squad of the team for the match and Pogba’s name was not included in the XI.

McTominay is likely to start alongside Herrera and Matic MARTIN RICKETT/PA WIRE

Ander Herrera and Scott McTominay are likely to start alongside Nemanja Matic, the Serbian, in a three-man midfield.

The decision to leave out Pogba will