Manchester United forward Amad Diallo will not be fit enough to return for Sunderland during the midweek showdown with Sheffield United on Wednesday night, but the Black Cats are hoping he will feature in their following Championship game with Luton Town on Saturday afternoon.
Amad, 20, was absent as Sunderland returned to winning ways against Norwich City following three straight defeats. However, while that was a blow for the play-off hopefuls and those watching his progress from back at Old Trafford, the Ivorian loanee has laced up his boots in training following a hamstring complaint.
During his pre-match press conference, Sunderland manager Tony Mowbray said: "I haven't seen Amad. He's been with the medical department. He was on the grass yesterday doing a little bit of training with them, but he still had an awareness and a feeling [of the injury]. I've told him to forget about the game. Amad won't be involved, but he will hopefully be ready Saturday."
