Man Utd star issues heartfelt message after long-awaited return amid Championship loan speculation

The return to action of Amad Diallo was a rare bright spot in Manchester United’s defeat at Nottingham Forest. The winger replaced Antony 10 minutes into the second half of the 2-1 reverse at the City Ground after another disappointing display from the Brazilian. 

Having starred on loan at Sunderland, Amad was expected to kick on at Old Trafford this season but suffered a serious knee injury in pre-season. The appearance at Forest was his first appearance of the season and one that clearly meant a lot to him. It was the 21-year-old’s first outing for United in two years having also had a stint on loan at Rangers.

He posted on social media: “I thank everyone who prayed for me during my injury, being on the field today after 5 months was truly a special day for me… this team will come back stronger like it always has, I am proud and I thank God for allowing me to be on this team.”

What happens for him in January remains to be seen. If it is deemed he needs regular match time then a loan move could be on the horizon with Ipswich, flying high in the Championship under former United coach Kieran McKenna having been linked. But he could equally be kept around by Erik ten Hag, Forest fans highlighting Antony’s poor form as he was replaced by the Ivorian with chants of “what a waste of money”.