The beginning of Manchester United’s 2023/24 Premier League season will be without Amad Diallo, who sustained a knee injury during the team’s tour of the United States. The 21-year-old Ivorian hoped to make an impact after being involved in the earlier stages of the pre-season campaign. Still, he cannot play this weekend’s friendlies against Lens and Athletic Club due to the injury. Amad did well in the Championship – but a much bigger challenge awaits: Ten Hag to evaluate the IvorianThe winger posted on Instagram saying he would be ‘back soon’ and that the injury was ‘nothing serious’. Despite that, United are yet to put an official date on his comeback. United were keen to watch Amad’s progress in pre-season after his exploits at Sunderland before making a final decision. Erik Ten Hag will be pressed for an update when he next speaks to the media.##NAJAVA_MECA_7406971##The Ivory Coast international has also been ruled out of the first part of the upcoming season, with his estimated recovery date yet to be determined. The team’s first EPL match is against Wolverhampton Wanderers on Monday, 14 August. In addition to Amad’s injury, midfielder Kobbie Mainoo will also be out of action for some time as he flew back from the United States with an ankle injury.Official: Amad ruled out for the first part of the Premier League season after sustaining a knee injury pic.twitter.com/fpC5IO6LMC— utdreport (@utdreport) August 3, 2023 Amad scored 13 goals in 27 Championship starts last season, helping the Black Cats reach the playoffs.
