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Manchester United Injury News: Updates on Amad Diallo, Diogo Dalot and More

Manchester United enter another pivotal week under Ruben Amorim, with injury concerns still clouding their preparations. As the Europa League semi-final against Athletic Club looms, the Red Devils must manage key absences — but there is cautious optimism around the return of Amad Diallo and Matthijs de Ligt.

Diogo Dalot’s Season in Doubt

Diogo Dalot, a vital figure in Manchester United’s defence this season, faces an uncertain end to his campaign. A calf injury sidelined him for the recent draw against Bournemouth, and manager Ruben Amorim offered little reassurance regarding his recovery.

“Diogo Dalot is out,” Amorim confirmed in his Friday press conference. “We don’t know how long he’s going to be out. But he’s out for these next games. We will see to the end. There is that possibility [he could miss the rest of the season] but I don’t know, we will check week by week.”

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With United already stretched thin defensively, losing Dalot at this stage could be a severe setback, particularly with the stakes rising in Europe.

Potential return date: Late May

Positive Signs for Matthijs de Ligt

In more encouraging news, Matthijs de Ligt is nearing a return from an ankle injury sustained earlier this month against Nottingham Forest. The Dutch defender’s experience and leadership have been sorely missed, and his return would offer a significant lift ahead of crucial fixtures.

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Amorim remains optimistic, stating that De Ligt is “near” full fitness and could feature as soon as the first leg against Athletic Club.

Potential return date: Thursday, 1 May vs Athletic Club (A)

Amad Diallo Nears Comeback

Amad Diallo’s recovery has been remarkably swift. After initially fearing his season was over following an ankle ligament injury in February, the 22-year-old winger is now on the cusp of rejoining full training.

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“Near” was once again the word used by Amorim to describe Amad’s status. However, Manchester United are taking a cautious approach to reintegrate him into competitive action. His creativity and pace could prove crucial if United are to salvage silverware this season.

Potential return date: Thursday, 8 May vs Athletic Club (H)

Other Key Injuries to Watch

United’s injury list unfortunately extends beyond the headline names.Ayden Heaven, the promising 18-year-old, had returned briefly but suffered a setback in training. Amorim revealed he was “not ready” ahead of the Bournemouth match, and no clear timeline has been set for his return.

Joshua Zirkzee has been ruled out for the remainder of the campaign with a hamstring injury. His absence, confirmed by Amorim — “He’s not going to play more this season. Let’s prepare him for the next one.” — means the forward now focuses on recovery for 2025.

Meanwhile, Toby Collyer, who had been making steady progress under Amorim, has been sidelined for six weeks with a leg injury, initially thought to be minor. His return remains uncertain.

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Finally, Lisandro Martinez continues his rehabilitation after suffering an ACL injury in February. Despite successful surgery, his return before next season appears highly unlikely.

Manchester United find themselves at a crossroads once again. While the return of Matthijs de Ligt and Amad Diallo offers hope, the continued absence of Diogo Dalot leaves a significant gap. As Ruben Amorim navigates through one of the most challenging spells of his tenure, the coming weeks will define whether United can end a turbulent season on a high.