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Manchester United forward Amad Diallo is set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines (Picture: Getty)
Manchester United have been dealt a monumental blow ahead of their clash with Tottenham, with Amad Diallo suffering an injury that could rule the forward out for the remainder of the season.
According to Mail Sport, Amad, 22, arguably United’s best player this season, went down hurt in training earlier this week and is set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines.
Ruben Amorim is also likely to be without midfield trio Kobbie Mainoo, Manuel Ugarte and Toby Collyer for the trip to Spurs, in addition to long-term absentees Lisandro Martinez, Luke Shaw, Mason Mount and Jonny Evans.
It leaves Amorim with a selection headache in the wide areas, with United’s attacking options thin on the ground following January loan moves for Marcus Rashford and Antony.
Amad forced his way into Amorim’s starting XI in November and had started United’s last ten league matches prior to his devastating injury setback.
The Ivory Coast international is United’s top scorer in the Premier League this season with six goals. He has also registered six assists in the English top flight, while netting twice in the Europa League.
Only last month, Amad put pen to paper on a bumper new contract at Old Trafford, tying him to the club until 2030.
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The Ivorian is United’s top scorer in the league with six goals (Picture: Getty)
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Amorim’s side travel to 14th-placed Tottenham on Sunday (Picture: Getty)
At his pre-match press conference on Friday, Amorim delivered an ominous message over the health of his first-team squad.
The Portuguese revealed that an unnamed player had come down with a sickness bug but did not divulge any details over a possible injury to Amad at the time.
‘It was a good week until two days ago, we had some problems,’ the United head coach told reporters.
‘We don’t have players back, we have one or two issues but we are waiting.
‘We have one player who is sick so we will see the team at weekend.’
More to follow.
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