Amad Diallo is back already! Man Utd winger recovers from ankle injury in 'record time' with return to Ruben Amorim's fold scheduled

Manchester United have received a rare boost in their 2024-25 campaign, with a positive injury update being delivered on Amad Diallo.

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• Ruled out since February
• Nursing ankle problem
• Set for training return

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  The 22-year-old winger has been absent since early February, when he picked up an ankle problem in training ahead of a Premier League clash with Tottenham. There were suggestions at that stage that his season could be over.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Amad had been a bright spark for the Red Devils in an otherwise disappointing campaign, with nine goals and seven assists recorded across all competitions. He had shown promise in a wing-back role under Portuguese coach Ruben Amorim.

• DID YOU KNOW?

  It may be that Amad comes back into contention for more minutes over the coming weeks. United’s Premier League season has become a write-off, as they languish in the bottom half of the table, but they remain in contention for Europa League honours.

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  WHAT FABRIZIO ROMANO SAID

  Fabrizio Romano has said of Amad’s efforts to play again this term: "Amad Diallo, set to be back in training with Manchester United squad already next week! Despite initial expectations for season to be over after injury, he’s recovered in record-time…and so Amad will be available for training from next week."