Manchester United player Amad gives injury update after leaving Arsenal fixture on crutches
Amad has eased any fears he will be out of action for a lengthy spell at Manchester United after confirming the twisted ankle he suffered against Arsenal in their pre-season friendly is 'nothing serious' and will be 'back soon'.
United beat the Gunners 2-0 as Jadon Sancho took advantage of a huge error from Gabriel to fire United ahead. Bruno Fernandes' strike then squirmed past Aaron Ramsdale, who will feel he should've done better, to make it two.
Arsenal couldn't find a route back into the match played in the USA as United saw out the victory and recorded another clean sheet in pre-season. Erik ten Hag's men are yet to concede after beating Leeds United, Lyon and now the Gunners to nil.
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However, the game did not come without a potential downside. Winger Amad was introduced at half-time with United already 2-0 up, but he went down injured after around 10 minutes on the pitch, holding his ankle.
There was nobody near Amad when he went down and he struggled to hobble around the pitch after limping away, needing help from two United medics. Facundo Pellistri came on to replace him after 59 minutes. Amad went into a medical room at the MetLife Stadium to get treatment and emerged on crutches with strapping on his ankle.
There was some concern about how long the winger might be out for, given there are eyes upon him for the upcoming campaign and what Erik ten Hag elects to do with him. He could head out on loan again to build on last season's successful spell at Sunderland in the Championship, or potentially stay at
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