Amad Diallo has posted an encouraging update on his return from injury because the Manchester United forward is back running on the grass.
The 22-year-old has been out of motion since February because of an ankle injury and has been missed after some advantageous form before the fitness setback.
Red Devils boss Ruben Amorim initially suggested Amad was going to be out for the season, before then saying there was a probability he could still appear before the tip of the campaign.
It now looks likely that the Ivory Coast international will get back on the pitch in the approaching weeks, having posted a positive update on his recovery.
A transient Instagram story on Amad’s account showed the winger jogging towards the camera on the grass in full training kit.
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Clearly there remains to be some work to be done after jogging again to be able to play games but he seemed to be moving freely and comfortably.
A return to motion can be an enormous boost for the Red Devils in a tough time for the club which was not improved by a 4-1 defeat at Newcastle on Sunday.
What Ruben Amorim has said about Amad Diallo’s return
After initially suggesting Amad would miss the remainder of the season, Amorim has grow to be way more optimistic.
Speaking earlier this month, Amorim said: ‘I believe he will likely be ready in the ultimate games.
‘He’s doing quite well. We hope to have him before the season is finished.
‘We’ll see, but he’s anxious to play, so we’re waiting for him.’
Obviously Amad is not going to be available again on Thursday for the crunch Europa League quarter-final second leg with Lyon.
The primary leg was drawn 2-2 in France so the Red Devils are in a good position, but they will likely be without Joshua Zirkzee after the Dutch forward picked up a hamstring injury within the loss at St James’ Park.
Zirkzee joins Lisandro Martinez, Matthijs de Ligt, Toby Collyer, Ayden Heaven, Jonny Evans and Amad on the injured list.
If Manchester United can progress past Lyon then they may meet either Rangers or Athletic Bilbao within the semis, which will likely be played on May 1 and eight.
Amad will hope to be involved again by that time, in the ultimate month of the season.
The Europa League final remains to be a good distance off for Manchester United, but will likely be held in Bilbao on May 21.
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