This is where I will play him to make him a monster. When he was injured, I noticed how I will use him there and make him the best player in the world”-Rúben Amorim reveals when Amad Diallo will play next as he plans to make use of him in a dangerous position
Amad Diallo Returns Ahead of Crucial Europa League Clash — Amorim Hints at a Bold New Role for the Winger
As Manchester United gear up for one of their most decisive matches of the season — a Europa League semi-final showdown against Athletic Club — manager Rúben Amorim has received a timely boost: the return of Amad Diallo to full fitness and training.
Despite some flashes of promise, United’s Premier League season has been disappointing. With only 10 wins and nine draws from 34 games, they currently sit in a dismal 14th place. A negative goal difference of -8 underlines their offensive inefficiencies and defensive vulnerabilities. Although performances have improved in recent matches, such as the 1-1 draw with Bournemouth, their inability to capitalize on chances — compounded by an ever-growing injury list — has left fans increasingly disillusioned.
One of the most missed players during this turbulent period has been Amad Diallo. The young Ivorian winger has been out of action since February with an ankle injury that initially threatened to end his season. Fortunately, he has recovered in time to rejoin the squad at Carrington ahead of the high-stakes clash in Spain. Although Matthijs de Ligt has also returned from a muscular injury, it is Amad’s comeback that has reignited hope within the United camp.
Before his injury, Amad had begun to establish himself as a vital part of Amorim’s plans. His creativity, dynamism, and composure made him a standout performer during a brief revival earlier in the campaign. Under Amorim’s leadership, he flourished — registering eight goals and seven assists across 23 appearances. These numbers reflect not only his talent but his seamless adaptation to Amorim’s fluid, high-pressing system.
Amorim has already expressed his intent to deploy Amad in a more advanced, potentially game-changing role — one that could maximize his attacking instincts and impact in the final third. With United prioritizing the Europa League as their most viable path to silverware and a place in next season’s Champions League, Amad’s return could not have come at a better time.
As the team travels to Bilbao for the first leg on May 1st, the question now is not whether Amad will play — but how much of a difference he can make. His pace, intelligence, and technical flair offer United something they’ve sorely lacked in recent weeks. With Rasmus Højlund still finding his feet and the rest of the frontline struggling for consistency, Amad could be the key to unlocking stubborn European defenses.
For Amorim, guiding Manchester United to a European final would mark a major milestone in his short tenure and offer hope for a stronger future. For Amad Diallo, the stage is set for a powerful comeback — one that could define his place in United’s long-term plans.
As United fans cling to the promise of redemption, the sight of Amad back on the pitch — focused, fit, and ready — might just be the turning point in a season that has desperately needed one.
