How Manchester United could have done with Paul Pogba's creative spark during their tepid defeat to Newcastle United.
Instead, the French midfielder is in Dubai where he has been working on his recovery from a foot injury.
The 26-year-old posted a video to his Instagram page showing him peddling hard on a cross trainer on a rooftop.
The Downtown Dubai skyline can be seen in the background, including the Burj Khalifa, as he works up a sweat under largely blue skies.
"They say hard work pay off what about hard work in the heat ? Let’s see ... loving the view though. Allah always in control," he said, while also referencing the 37 degree temperatures in Dubai on Monday.
Pogba has been a regular visitor to the UAE in recent years.
He was last spotted in Dubai in May when his season with United was completed. He was joined at the Bulgari Resort by Chelsea defender Kurt Zouma, and also visited the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi.
Pogba featured for United against Arsenal at the beginning of last week, but missed out on their Europa League clash at AZ Alkmaar on Thursday and then Newcastle on Saturday.
A club statement last week said: "Following a specialist’s opinion, Paul Pogba requires a period of further rest and conservative treatment for the foot injury he sustained during the game against Southampton in August. ‘Updates will follow in due course."
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Richard Jolly's Premier League team of the week
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Goalkeeper: Nick Pope (Burnley) – Continued his fine form on his return to the side this season with a couple of saves and a clean sheet in victory over Everton. Reuters -
Right-back: Trent Alexander-Arnold (Liverpool) – Created most of Liverpool’s best chances in the dramatic triumph over Leicester with a series of terrific crosses. AFP -
Centre-back: Lewis Dunk (Brighton) – Subdued Harry Kane and co in a famous victory for Brighton, but also showed his footballing skills with a defence-splitting pass. EPA -
Centre-back: Conor Coady (Wolves) – Led by example in Wolves’ shock win over Manchester City. A rock at the back with a host of headers and interceptions. Reuters -
Left-back: Patrick van Aanholt (Crystal Palace) – Palace’s prolific left-back took over penalty-taking duties without Luka Milivojevic as he helped defeat West Ham. Reuters -
Centre midfield: Matty Longstaff (Newcastle) – A sensational Premier League debut as the teenager got the winner against Manchester United and excelled alongside his brother. Reuters -
Centre midfield: Conor Hourihane (Aston Villa) – Often the scourge of Norwich, the Irishman scored a spectacular goal and was at the heart of his side’s 5-1 victory. Reuters -
Left midfield: Mason Mount (Chelsea) – Another week, another goal. Mount flourished in the 4-1 win over Southampton to show why is a breakout star this season. Reuters -
Striker: Wesley (Aston Villa) – Doubled his tally in England with an early brace at Carrow Road as Villa got five top-flight away goals for the first time since 2008. Reuters -
Striker: Aaron Connolly (Brighton) – A spectacular first start in the Premier League. The Irishman scored twice against Tottenham and took his goals wonderfully. EPA
