Amad Diallo ruled out of first part of Manchester United’s Premier League season with knee injury
Manchester United have confirmed that 21-year-old winger Amad Diallo will miss the first part of the 2023/24 Premier League season due to a knee injury.
The Ivorian international was forced off the pitch just 13 minutes after coming on in a pre-season friendly win over Arsenal in July, leaving the match on crutches and fearing the worst.
On Thursday, United shared an update on the fitness of the winger, saying: ‘Amad sustained a knee injury during the tour of the United States that is going to keep him out of action. Unfortunately, he has been ruled out of the first part of the 2023/24 campaign, and we await further details on his estimated recovery date. We would like to wish Amad a speedy return to action!’
Diallo’s Impressive Loan Spell at Sunderland
Diallo was expected to be a part of Erik ten Hag’s first-team after a fantastic loan spell at Sunderland last season. He scored 14 goals and made four assists to help the Black Cats to the Championship play-offs in only their first season back in the second-tier.
To date, he has made just nine appearances for the Red Devils since his £18.3million move from Atalanta in 2021.
Manchester United’s Injury List
It is a blow for the player and United who kick-off their season in just 11 days time against Wolves, followed by clashes with Tottenham, Nottingham Forest and Arsenal.
Joining Diallo on the sidelines is fellow young star Kobbie Mainoo who has been ruled out of the first part of the season with an ankle injury. Also currently in the Red Devils’ treatment room are Anthony Martial, Tyrell Malacia and Dean Henderson.
Conclusion
Amad Diallo’s injury is a huge blow for Manchester United as they prepare for the start of the 2023/24 Premier League season. The 21-year-old winger was expected to be a key part of Erik ten Hag’s first team after an impressive loan spell at Sunderland last season.
Diallo joins Kobbie Mainoo, Anthony Martial, Tyrell Malacia and Dean Henderson in United’s treatment room as they prepare for their opening fixtures against Wolves, Tottenham, Nottingham Forest and Arsenal.
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