Manchester United suffered a double injury blow before the international break and it seems another player will now spend time on the sidelines.
Ruben Amorim relieved some of the pressure on his job with a much-needed 3-2 win over Burnley in the Premier League.
However, during that match United lost both Matheus Cunha and Mason Mount to injury.
Cunha sent a positive injury update in a message to fans, but his hamstring injury means he is now a doubt for the Manchester derby. Mount played 30 minutes with a knock before coming off at half-time. He will also have to be assessed over the break.
Now, it seems Amorim’s injury problems have got even worse with one United star pulling out of international duty.
Manchester United defender Diogo Dalot in action for Portugal
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Diogo Dalot pulls out of Portugal squad with injury
Diogo Dalot was one of several United players who jetted off to join their national team after playing a part in the Burnley win.
He joined club captain Bruno Fernandes in the Portugal squad, with World Cup qualifiers against Armenia and Hungary on the horizon.
However, Dalot will play no part in those matches, as he has left the Portugal squad with an injury.
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Portugal released a statement on Thursday announcing that Nuno Tavares had been called up to replace Dalot after he decided to drop out.
Dalot “complained of muscle discomfort” before being advised to drop out by Portugal’s Health and Performance Unit.
The extent of his injury is not yet known.
Ruben Amorim must rely on Man United’s depth
Dalot impressed against Burnley last week, so he will be a big miss for United if he has to sit out any upcoming matches.
United face fierce rivals Manchester City up next at the Etihad Stadium, before welcoming Chelsea to Old Trafford just six days later.
Dalot will have 10 days to try and recover for the match, but thankfully, Amorim has enough depth to cover any absences.
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Patrick Dorgu is the obvious replacement at left wing-back after he started the season over Dalot. Summer signing Diego Leon has also been kept with the first team to add even more depth at wing-back.
On the right, Amad Diallo has locked down a wing-back spot, while Noussair Mazraoui is on standby to step in if required.