After it was disclosed that he had sustained a training injury that might have ended his season, Amad Diallo finally spoke up.
Diallo is still being evaluated after suffering an injury during training this week, but it is anticipated that he will be sidelined for at least two months and may not return to action this season, as Mail Sport exclusively disclosed on Saturday.
In addition to losing Kobbie Mainoo, Manuel Ugarte, and Toby Collyer for the trip to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium due to injuries sustained during training this week, the news is yet another setback for head coach Ruben Amorim.
After going from playing a bit-part position under Erik ten Hag to becoming a key player in the new coachās system and receiving a new five-and-a-half-year deal at about Ā£100,000-per-week, Dialloās injury is especially upsetting for both the player and Amorim.
However, after thriving in an attacking capacity, the striker is now expected to take a long break, as United must find a replacement for a player who has emerged as one of their key players.
Additionally, the athlete has finally addressed the matter, posting a message to followers on social media.
He started by saying, āIām really disappointed to be writing this message at such a critical time of the season.ā I regret to inform you that I shall be gone for a while due to an injury.
āIāll return stronger than before!ā Itās time to lend the boys some outside help. There is still much to play for.
The Ivory Coast international has scored six goals in the past 14 games, including a hat-trick in the comeback victory over Southampton and important late goals at Manchester City and Liverpool.
After Marcus Rashford and Antony were permitted to go on loan during the January transfer window, his absence left United without any No. 10 options.
Since Mainoo was sidelined for several weeks due to a concerning ailment, along with Ugarte and Collyer, their issues have gotten worse.
Christian Eriksen and Casemiro are options for Amorim to play in midfield for Spurs, and a number of academy players, including Jack Moorhouse, Chido Obi-Martin, Sekou Kone, Harry Amass, and Elyh Harrison, have traveled to London.
United often travels by rail, but because of train cancellations, they were forced to use the team bus, severely disrupting their game preparations.
When asked about the condition of his team, Amorim gave a concerning update, stating that he is already missing longer-term casualties Lisandro Martinez, Luke Shaw, Mason Mount, and Jonny Evans.
āWe had some issues two days ago, but other than that, it was a good week,ā he remarked. āWe have one or two problems, but we are waiting. We donāt have players back.ā
āWe will see the team over the weekend because one of our players is sick.ā
Martinez had successful surgery on Wednesday to replace the injured anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee, but he will be sidelined for the remainder of the season.
Martinez, who faces a six-month recuperation period, spent the night in the hospital in London before returning to Manchester on Thursday.