Amad Diallo injury adds to Michael Carrick’s problems after Manchester United’s Hull setback

Manchester United winger Amad Diallo is expected to miss at least six weeks with an ankle injury, giving manager Michael Carrick another problem to address just hours after the team began its Premier League campaign with a 2-0 defeat away to Hull City.

The 24-year-old Ivory Coast international sustained the injury during a routine training session at Manchester United’s Carrington training base earlier this week. Subsequent medical examinations confirmed that Diallo requires a rehabilitation period of no fewer than six weeks before he can be considered ready to return fully to first-team training, according to Goal.

Diallo’s absence is a damaging setback for both player and club. His performances and attacking influence had improved noticeably over recent months, helping him establish himself as one of the more prominent members of Manchester United’s first-team squad.

The club’s medical staff will monitor his recovery closely in the coming weeks. They will also be keen to avoid rushing him back into action, with an early return potentially increasing the risk of aggravating the injury.

The timing leaves Carrick facing difficult decisions over his attacking plans as Manchester United enter an important stage of the season, with a demanding schedule of domestic fixtures ahead.

Diallo had become an influential figure in the side, making his sudden absence particularly concerning for the coaching staff as competition in the Premier League intensifies. His expected six-week recovery period is likely to rule him out of a number of important league matches, as well as cup fixtures scheduled for the coming weeks.

Depending on the pace of his recovery and how he responds to treatment and rehabilitation, Diallo could miss as many as seven matches across different competitions.

The injury therefore compounds Manchester United’s difficult start to the season following their loss at Hull City. Carrick must now identify an effective replacement and find a way to compensate for the loss of one of his leading attacking options.

The club will continue to assess Diallo’s condition throughout the rehabilitation process before deciding when he is ready to resume full training and, ultimately, return to competitive football.