Manchester United are dealt massive blow as youngster Amad Diallo leaves MetLife Stadium on crutches following 2-0 preseason win over Arsenal

Manchester United are dealt massive blow as youngster Amad Diallo leaves MetLife Stadium on crutches following 2-0 preseason win over Arsenal

  • The precocious Ivorian impressed while on loan at Sunderland last season 
  • Diallo was substituted just 13 minutes after coming on in the friendly match 
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Manchester United starlet Amad Diallo appeared to have sustained an injury Saturday night as he left the stadium on crutches, according to a report.

Diallo was substituted off just 13 minutes after coming on after suffering an injury during the Red Devils’ 2-0 heated preseason win vs. Arsenal. 

The Premier League giants clashed at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, in what was a largely positive outing for Erikten Hag’s team. 

Though, the sight of Diallo leaving the concourse on crutches is undoubtedly a sour point for United.

After impressing on loan with Sunderland last season, Diallo was brought on by ten Hag at half time.

Diallo didn’t have a chance to get into the game after hurting his ankle/Achilles area during the contest, according to the Manchester Evening News. 

Manchester United starlet Amad Diallo appeared to have sustained an injury Saturday night

The Ivorian (L) was tripped up by Gabriel Martinelli (R) during his 13-minute stint on the pitch

The Ivorian (L) was tripped up by Gabriel Martinelli (R) during his 13-minute stint on the pitch

The Ivorian went down in the 55th minute under no contact, signaling there was an issue. 

Under the escort of medics, he hobbled off the pitch before being substituted four minutes later. 

Facundo Pellistri was brought on for the ex-Black Cats star in front of a 82,262 crowd. 

In videos posted to social media, Diallo was seen to be transported elsewhere via a golf buggy. 

Mail Sport revealed earlier this week, Leicester City are among several clubs interested in the winger. 

The Championship side now face competition from Premier League clubs, such as Burnley and Sheffield United.

Diallo flourished on loan at Sunderland last term, scoring 14 goals as the Black Cats made it to the Championship play-offs. 

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