Manchester United handed double injury boost ahead of Sunderland Premier League tie

The Red Devils will next be tested by Sunderland in the Premier League.

The Manchester United team have had a difficult start to the season due to injuries and on-pitch performances that have affected them.

The Red Devils have only won two of their first six Premier League games. Even with many transfers over the summer, fans are worried as they look for stability.

In an effort to preserve team cohesion, manager Ruben Amorim has been obliged to make frequent substitutions while juggling player fitness, suspensions, and unplanned absences.

After United’s 3-1 loss at Brentford, headlines have focused on questions about the team’s depth and resiliency. Fans are waiting for an answer.

Now, there is good news for the Old Trafford supporters ahead of Saturday afternoon’s home match against Sunderland.

Prior to the match this weekend, United’s options and morale have increased with the return of two first-team players to training.

Man Utd handed Amad Diallo and Tyrell Malacia boost

Amad Diallo has returned to the camp after a brief break brought on by a death in his family. After playing in five of United’s first six games, Amad Diallo was not present at Brentford.

Diallo is back in practice and getting ready to play against his old team, Sunderland. This is a game where United will be looking to recover from their recent defeat, according to the official United website.

Tyrell Malacia, a left-back who was a member of United’s “bomb squad” but has since been reinstated into the first team, joined them in the main practising group.

🔙 Amad has returned to first-team training.We're all with you, @AmadDiallo_19 ❤️

— Manchester United (@ManUtd) October 1, 2025

Mazraoui and Martinez remain out; Casemiro returns to the fold

Amorim must prepare without Noussair Mazraoui for the upcoming games as he is still out until the October international break, which starts next week.

After completing a single-game ban against Brentford, Casemiro is back to play, giving the midfield more consistency and experience.

As he continues his recuperation and strives to increase his match fitness in preparation for a much-anticipated comeback, longtime absentee Lisandro Martinez did not attend training.

As United attempt to respond on home soil, the return of Amad and Malacia is a welcome boost, giving the club alternatives and confidence.

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