Amad Diallo is pushing to keep his place in the Manchester United team against Leicester after his starring role in Thursday’s Europa League win over PAOK.
Diallo scored twice at Old Trafford and Ruud van Nistelrooy hopes the winger will be fit despite being forced off late on after his midweek double.
The 22-year-old has not started in the Premier League since the 0-0 draw at Crystal Palace on September 21.
“Amad was assessed,” said Van Nistelrooy ahead of his final game as interim manager before Ruben Amorim takes over.
“We’re still working on him, to get him ready for Sunday. Hopefully, it will work.
United defenders Luke Shaw and Leny Yoro are back in training but are not ready to return.
Kobbie Mainoo is closing in on a return but the midfielder will not be back until after the international break.
“Kobbie is also progressing in his injury, he’s making the right steps, but is not yet with the team, though,” said Van Nistelrooy. “That needs a bit more time.”
With Mainoo still sidelined, Van Nistelrooy has a decision over who to play in midfield after Cristian Eriksen returned to play 25 minutes off the bench against PAOK.
Manuel Ugarte and Casemiro started on Thursday, and Van Nistelrooy will be tempted to largely stick with that side after United made it two wins in three games since Erik ten Hag was sacked.
Manchester United predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Onana; Mazraoui, de Ligt, Martinez, Dalot; Ugarte, Casemiro; Rashford, Fernandes, Amad; Hojlund
Injured: Yoro, Maguire, Malacia, Shaw, Mainoo
Time and date: 2pm GMT, Sunday, 10 November, 2024
Venue: Old Trafford
