Man Utd in huge double injury boost as Amad Diallo returns to training ahead of season-defining Athletic Bilbao clash
AMAD DIALLO has given Manchester United a huge injury boost ahead of their crunch Europa League tie on Thursday.
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Amad Diallo was back on the pitch at Carrington on Wednesday
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Diallo has been out of action for the Red Devils since suffering an ankle injury in early February.
But he returned to the Carrington training pitch on Wednesday as the squad prepares to jet to Bilbao.
Diallo's status for tomorrow's match has not yet been confirmed.
He could however feature this weekend as United take on Brentford.
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And the 22-year-old - who has netted nine goals and contributed eight assists this season - should be fit for next week's second leg at Old Trafford.
Matthijs De Ligt also took part in the open training session after he suffered a muscle injury last month.
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