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Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim says winger Amad Diallo is likely to miss rest of the season with ankle injury
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Updated 16/02/2025 at 16:36 GMT
Manchester United's season has been dealt a further blow after winger Amad Diallo confirmed he would be out for 'some time' due to an injury suffered before their match against Tottenham. The 22-year-old Ivorian has been a rare bright spot for manager Ruben Amorim, whose side remain in contention for the Europa League and FA Cup.
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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.
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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.
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