Amad Diallo is on his way back to Manchester United after suffering defeat in AFCON with Ivory Coast.
Manchester United have had to navigate the busy winter period without three key players who were away competing at the African Cup of Nations.
Bryan Mbeumo will return to United this week after suffering defeat to Noussair Mazraoui’s Morocco in the quarter-finals. Mazraoui will now face Nigeria in the semi-finals.
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What will Amad be thinking as he returns to an Amorim-less United?
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During the tournament, Amad Diallo has starred at AFCON and has easily been one of the best players in the competition with three goals in five games.
However, Amad was eliminated from AFCON on Saturday when Ivory Coast suffered a 3-2 defeat to Egypt.
Amad shouting in Ivory Coast kit.
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Amad Diallo sends message after AFCON heartbreak
Amad Diallo can be extremely proud of his effort at AFCON, departing as his nation’s top scorer in the tournament.
Following the defeat, Amad took to social media to share his disappointment with a message on Instagram.
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“Broken dream but very happy with the group we had. We will come back stronger than ever,” Amad wrote on his post.
Imagine you are Bryan Mbeumo, what is your reaction returning to Man Utd and seeing Ruben Amorim has been sacked?
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United teammates Lisandro Martinez and Matthijs de Ligt were quick to like the post.
As for United supporters, they will share Amad’s disappointment but also be extremely excited to have him back at Old Trafford.
When Amad Diallo will return for Man United
United are in action against Brighton in the FA Cup on Sunday afternoon, and clearly that match comes too soon for both Mbeumo and Amad Diallo.
After that, United host arch-rivals Manchester City in the derby on Saturday. Amad – and Mbeumo – should be available for selection.
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Darren Fletcher confirmed he will take charge against Brighton, but an interim appointment is expected ahead of the derby.
Amad and Mbeumo are returning to a very different environment than when they left for AFCON, and their first match on their return will be under entirely new management.
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