Manchester United forward Amad Diallo has been granted time off by the club following a family bereavement. The Ivory Coast international will miss the upcoming match against Brentford, with head coach Ruben Amorim emphasizing that football is secondary to personal matters during this difficult period.
Key Takeaways
- Amad Diallo is taking time off due to a family bereavement.
- He will miss Manchester United’s trip to Brentford.
- Manager Ruben Amorim has offered full support to Diallo.
- Amorim advised players to disconnect from social media.
Club’s Support For Diallo
Manchester United has confirmed that Amad Diallo has been given time off to deal with a family bereavement. This personal tragedy means the young forward will be absent for the team’s upcoming fixture against Brentford. Manager Ruben Amorim expressed the club’s full support for Diallo during this challenging time, stating that football is not the priority right now.
"We are giving all the support to Amad," Amorim said. "The next game is not important."
Diallo has been a regular in the United squad this season, featuring in all six games played so far, starting five of them in various attacking and wing-back roles.
Social Media Criticism And Manager’s Advice
The news follows a period where Diallo faced criticism on social media from some fans after an interaction with former teammate Alejandro Garnacho. This occurred after United’s victory over Garnacho’s current club, Chelsea. In response to the online backlash, Diallo subsequently removed posts from his Instagram and X accounts.
Amorim addressed the issue by advising his players to disengage from social media. "I say the same thing to my players – shut down social media," he commented. "It’s like that nowadays. It’s a price you have to pay. The important thing is the club and his friends are real life for Amad. We are here for him. We can win without Amad and we also want to win for him."
Other Team News
In addition to Diallo’s absence, utility defender Noussair Mazraoui has also been ruled out of the Brentford match. Amorim indicated that Mazraoui is expected to be sidelined until mid-October due to a minor issue sustained during the Chelsea game.
Striker Bryan Mbeumo is set to return to his former club, Brentford, after his summer transfer. The manager also reflected on the team’s inconsistent form, acknowledging fan concerns about achieving consistency needed for Champions League qualification. Amorim stressed the importance of approaching each game with maximum effort and aiming to change the fans’ perception through performance.