Manchester United star Amad Diallo has dropped a major hint that his return from injury could be closer than expected.
Diallo impressed at the FIFA World Cup before carrying that momentum into an energetic pre-season with United.
Unfortunately, his promising start was interrupted when he suffered an injury in training just one day before the Premier League curtain-raiser of the 2026-27 season.
The 24-year-old has now given United fans an intriguing clue about his potential return on Instagram.
Diallo posted the below matchday photo on his Instagram story alongside two emoticons, including an hourglass.
United are scheduled to face Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford in the Premier League on October 10.
Amad Diallo could play vs Tottenham
Diallo endured a tough 2025-26 season. He bagged only two goals and three assists in 33 games last campaign.
His performances in pre-season suggested that he was ready to put those struggles behind him and play a more important role for United.
The injury setback arrived at the worst possible time, halting his momentum just as he appeared ready to make an impact.
Diallo will now be desperate to make an explosive return and remind everyone why United paid an initial £19 million to sign him from Atalanta in 2019.
This could be make-or-break season for the winger. Carrick has full faith in him but it is time for Diallo to step up.
We believe he could be thrown straight into the starting XI against Spurs next month.
The Ivorian could return on the right wing, allowing Bryan Mbeumo to move into the centre-forward position and giving United another exciting attacking option.
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