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Man United injury news: Amad Diallo drops major hint over return as Red Devils seek Europa League glory

Amad hints at imminent return as Man United seek Europa League glory
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Manchester United attacker Amad Diallo hints at an imminent return for the Red Devils, with the Ivorian in the latter stages of his recovery from an ankle injury.

Manchester United attacker Amad Diallo has hinted at an imminent return for the Red Devils.

The Ivory Coast international has been absent since the start of February due to an ankle injury, and it appeared at the time that the forward would be missing for the remainder of the 2024-25 campaign.

However, Amad has made excellent progress in his recovery of late, with Red Devils head coach Ruben Amorim recently revealing that he is well on course to return before the season concludes.

The 22-year-old has now posted a video on his social media account, with a return to the field seemingly imminent.

Amad seemingly on verge of Man United return

Amad has been a standout performer for the Red Devils during the 2024-25 campaign, scoring nine times and registering eight assists in 36 appearances in all competitions, including six goals and seven assists in 22 Premier League matches.

The forward's form led to him being handed a new contract at the start of this year, with his deal now running until June 2030, and he is viewed as a vital part of Amorim's plans at Man United moving forward.

It is still believed to be unlikely that Amad will be back on the field before the end of April, so he is set to miss the team's next five matches, but a return at the start of May against Brentford is viewed as a possibility.

No risks will be taken when it comes to the Premier League, as Man United do not have much to play for in the latter stages of their domestic campaign, but he could have a major role when it comes to the Europa League.

Indeed, should the Red Devils manage to navigate their way past Lyon in the quarter-finals of the competition, then the two semi-finals will take place at the start of next month against either Athletic Bilbao or Rangers, with the final then scheduled for May 21.

Manchester United's Lisandro Martinez on February 2, 2025© Imago

Which other Man United players are currently injured?

Lisandro Martinez, Ayden Heaven, Toby Collyer, Matthijs de Ligt and Jonny Evans are all currently sidelined, with all five missing from the squad that is in France for the Europa League quarter-final first leg against Lyon.

However, Kobbie Mainoo returned to training on Wednesday after overcoming a muscular problem, and the midfielder has been named on the bench against Lyon, while fit-again Luke Shaw and Mason Mount are also among the substitutes for the European contest.

Martinez is out for the remainder of the campaign, but Heaven, Collyer and De Ligt are all expected back soon.

Evans' issue is unclear, but the experienced centre-back is out of contract at the end of June, and he is widely expected to retire from professional football in order to become a coach at Old Trafford.

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