Ruben Amorim drops bombshell Man Utd injury update ahead of Arsenal clash that no-one was expecting

Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim has given a huge update on his side's injury problems ahead of the weekend.

On Thursday, United disappointed once again as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Real Sociedad in the Europa League.

Looking ahead, the Red Devils face a huge test on Sunday as they return to Premier League action by welcoming Arsenal to Old Trafford.

Speaking to the media prior to the match, Amorim hinted that young star Amad Diallo could return before the season comes to a close while also giving updates on some of United's injured players.

He said: "I think it is just Amad [who is out till the end of the season]. Even Amad, we will see in the end of the last month. I don’t want to say anything but I have the hope to have Amad before the end of the season.

"Lisandro (Martinez) is out. Kobbie (Mainoo) can return. (Harry) Maguire we have to be careful. Manu (Ugarte) will return. I think Luke Shaw and Mason Mount can return also. They are definitely going to return, especially Mason Mount."

When asked if any players could return for the match against Arsenal, Amorim was not so positive.

The 40-year-old said: "I don't think so. Guys, I will be ready for everything after this season. It's a good thing!

"We need to survive Sunday. The team was so tired in the last 20 minutes (against Sociedad). We have to prepare Sunday and think about this important game for our season on Thursday. In this moment, I don't know."

Amorim continued: "When you are in this kind of club you cannot think like [rotating] with a small squad in this moment. We are trying to see all the players who are fresh and who are not in danger of getting an injury. Even with that we have to risk a little bit but we have to be competitive on Sunday.

"Everybody can start. If they are training tomorrow, if they play today, they can be ready and Chido (Obi) is on the list so he can play."