“According to what the doctor said Amad could only play football again under two conditions”: Manchester United’s coach Ruben Amorim has made a terrible revelation regarding Amad Diallo’s career-ending injury
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim claimed winger Amad Diallo is likely to miss the rest of the season with an ankle injury suffered in training.
Diallo previously confirmed that he would be out with an injury for “some time”, posting the news on X on Saturday.
He wrote: “Extremely disappointed to be writing this message in such a crucial time of the season.
“Unfortunately, I will be out for some time with an injury.
“I will come back stronger than ever!! Time to support the boys from the outside. Still loads to play for.”
The Ivorian winger was hurt as United prepared for their clash against Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday, and Amorim confirmed the club’s worst fears in his pre-match interview with Sky Sports.
When asked if Diallo would miss the rest of the season, the Portuguese replied: “I think so.
“Sometimes things happen and seasons where everything happens at the same time.”
Reuters reported that an ankle ligament injury could see the winger miss the remainder of the season, though the problem would be reassessed.
Diallo’s injury is the latest in a string of setbacks for manager Amorim.
Fellow youngster Kobbie Mainoo, as well as midfielders Manuel Ugarte and Toby Collyer, are unlikely to be fit for the clash in north London.
Youngster Jack Moorhouse has been drafted in from the reserves to address the shortage.
United can call upon veterans Casemiro and Christian Eriksen to compensate for their absences, but Marcus Rashford and Antony’s loan departures, to Aston Villa and Real Betis respectively, leave a hole on the left-side of the pitch.
New signing Patrick Dorgu can play as a left wing-back, but Luke Shaw is struggling for fitness and Tyrell Malacia has been sent on loan to PSV Eindhoven for the rest of the season.
Diogo Dalot has also filled in on the left flank, as has Noussair Mazraoui in his first year at Old Trafford.
United are also without long-term absentees Lisandro Martinez, Mason Mount and Jonny Evans.
The star confirmed by himself
Manchester United star Amad Diallo is reportedly set to miss the rest of the season through injury in a massive blow to Ruben Amorim’s side.
The Daily Mail were first to report that the 22-year-old could miss the rest of the season after suffering an ankle injury in United training ahead of this weekend’s trip to Tottenham. The club later confirmed he had sustained an issue at their Carrington base.
While the 22-year-old did not confirm his season is over, he said he faces “some time” on the sidelines, writing on Instagram: “Extremely disappointed to be writing this message in such a crucial time of the season.
“Unfortunately, I will be out for some time with an injury.
“I will come back stronger than ever!!
“Time to support the boys from the outside. Still loads to play for.”
In a season of turmoil, Amad has been one of the few positives for United. With the Red Devils having nothing to play for in the Premier League, their attention will have turned to winning the FA Cup and Europa League. But that task became a whole lot harder without the Ivorian.
The former Sunderland loanee, who signed a new United contract until 2030 last month, has scored nine goals and bagged seven assists for the Red Devils in all competitions this season.
United will have to soldier on without Amad, who has helped contribute to 43% of their goals this season. After Sunday’s trip to Spurs, the Red Devils will head to David Moyes’ Everton.
