There was an open training session of Manchester United yesterday afternoon in preparation for the vital Europa League final next week.
With seven days to go, the Red Devils are set to face Tottenham Hotspur in the 2025 Europa League final in Bilbao.
Before that showdown, Manchester United must play Chelsea in the Premier League on Friday evening. The club is eager to end a worrying seven-game winless streak in league action.
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Manager Ruben Amorim will probably rotate his squad at Stamford Bridge, remembering to preserve his key players' freshness for the Europa League final in a few days. The Portuguese manager has been going to great lengths this season to safeguard players' minutes, and there could be encouraging injury news ahead of the Bilbao game.
Injury Update: Dalot to Return
Unfortunately, centre-backs Leny Yoro and Matthijs de Ligt were nowhere to be seen during Wednesday's open Carrington training session. Yoro, 19, looked subdued after his West Ham injury, and he has been questioned whether he'll be available for the final.
But there was hope. Diogo Dalot, the right-back, was seen finishing a fitness session on the training ground, indicating that the £19m 2018 summer signing might be fit to face Tottenham.
Sky Sports reported:
$"Minutes before training, Diogo Dalot was spotted exiting the pitch after completing a fitness session. He has been sidelined for about a month due to a calf problem, so returning early can't be entirely ruled out."
Amorim previously confirmed Dalot's injury in late April and suggested the 26-year-old might miss the rest of the season. A comeback in some form for the Europa League final is now in the works, though.
Dalot’s Importance Under Amorim
Since Ruben Amorim took charge in November, a few players have noticeably stepped up, including Bruno Fernandes and Dalot. The Portuguese right-back has become an unsung hero, consistently delivering solid performances as the right wing-back.
Dalot's professionalism and attitude have been instrumental in Manchester United's recent resurgence. His possible availability for the final would be a huge morale booster for the Red Devils as they chase European glory.
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Manchester United fans will be keeping a close eye on Dalot's availability over the next few days as the club attempts to bring an ill-fated league sequence to a close on a high note and win silverware in Bilbao.
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