Manchester United winger Amad will miss the Premier League clash at Brentford on Saturday after being granted compassionate leave following a family bereavement. Manager Ruben Amorim confirmed the 23-year-old has been given as much time as needed to process the loss.
“Amad is not here because someone in his family passed away. We are giving all the support to Amad and understood he needed to return home,” Amorim said. The Ivory Coast international has started United’s last four league games, including last weekend’s 2-1 win over Chelsea.
Amorim also ruled out Lisandro Martinez and Casemiro, the latter due to suspension. Noussair Mazraoui is also unavailable until after the international break. Diogo Dalot, who missed the last two games through injury, is expected to return at right wing-back in Amad’s absence.
On the opposition, Amorim praised Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo, saying: “He runs a lot, presses a lot, he is a different threat to last season. I’m more than happy with Bryan.” Matheus Cunha is set to make his first start since a hamstring injury, partnering Mbeumo and Benjamin Sesko in attack.
