Man United are showing strong signs of revival under the reign of new coach Ruben Amorim, with one of the biggest bright spots being Amad Diallo. After Erik ten Hag was sacked in October, Amorim has temporarily put the "Red Devils" back on track. However, it was Amad's role change that really made an impression.
Amad Diallo was underrated under Ten Hag, making just a handful of appearances and failing to establish himself. However, since Ruben Amorim took charge, the Ivorian striker has become an important part of the squad. He started both Premier League games and was present for the final 30 minutes of the Europa League win. This shows that he will be an indispensable factor in the Portuguese strategist's plan to build a new squad at Old Trafford.
Famous for his 3-defender formation from his time leading Sporting Lisbon, Amorim continues to apply this style of play at Man United. He used two full-backs as attackers and surprisingly, Amad was tested as a right-back instead of his traditional attacking role. As a result, the 22-year-old star has not only adapted quickly but also shone brilliantly.
This change gave Amad Diallo space to exploit, allowing him to frequently make dangerous accelerations and passes. In the first 3 matches under Amorim, the star born in 2002 assisted 3/5 goals of The Red Devils. This number helps him top the list of assists in the Premier League since the beginning of November, surpassing many top stars such as James Maddison or Bernardo Silva.
The 4-0 win over Everton was the clearest proof of Amad Diallo's effectiveness. Although half of Man United's attacks have been on the left wing, the Ivorian striker has often appeared higher than Diogo Dalot on the opposite wing.
He made many decisive passes (3 times) and successfully made 4 passes, becoming a constant threat to Everton's defense. At the same time, the former Atalanta player also showed his defensive ability with 4 tackles (the highest in the match).
Amad is excellent both in attack and defence. He needs to continue to maintain that form" - Ruben Amorim praised his student.
The real test for Amad Diallo and Amorim's new system will come in the away trip to Arsenal. Mikel Arteta's side are in fine form, scoring 13 goals in their last three games. However, The Gunners also revealed their weakness on the left wing, with only 32% of their attacks taking place on this wing, the lowest rate in the Premier League.
Riccardo Calafiori's injury forced Oleksandr Zinchenko to take up the left-back position, but the Ukrainian player was not strong in defense. This could create an opportunity for Amad Diallo to exploit the space, especially if he continues to play at his current high level.
In just a short time, Amad has transformed from a forgotten player to one of the most important factors under Amorim. If Man United continue to develop their playing style with a 3-center-back formation, the young Ivorian star is probably still the top priority for the right-back position of the "Red Devils".
