Man Utd star Amad Diallo has ‘recovered in record time' and could return for Europa League semi in huge boost for Amorim
AMAD DIALLO is reportedly set to hand Manchester United a huge boost before the end of the campaign.
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Amad Diallo impressed at Manchester United before his injury in February
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An ankle ligament was thought to have ruled him out for the season
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He is reportedly set to return to training next week
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There is one glimmer of hope for manager
Man United have reached the semi-final and face Atletico Bilbao over two legs.
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The reporter has suggested that the Ivorian has recovered from his injury in "record time".
Amad has been one of the shining lights at Old Trafford this season with his impressive performances.
The winger has provided six assists and scored six goals in the Premier League.
He also chipped in with two goals in the Europa League league phase earlier this season.
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Amad's return to the squad will add a much-needed attacking boost to Amorim's squad.
The team has struggled in front of goal in recent weeks as they went scoreless in defeats to Wolves and
Ruben Amorim will go all out to secure Europa League glory for Man Utd
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Amad did hint that he could be back earlier than
He showed a picture of himself on Snapchat along with two emojis - an egg timer and a smiley face.
Meanwhile, the club have taken steps to secure the long-term future of the former Atalanta star.
He put pen to paper on a new contract in January that tripled his wages.
Amad is now tied to the Red Devils until June 2030 and will earn £100,000-per-week.
His new deal bumps him much higher in Man Utd's wage list and above the likes of
Alejandro Garnacho
and
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