When Amad Diallo scored the second goal from a great effort, Man United fans realized that they had long been a star hidden in the darkness and always waiting for the opportunity to burn out.
Under Erik ten Hag, Amad did not have many opportunities to play, but each time he did, he played very actively. After such times, it is unclear why the Dutch strategist did not continue to give Amad a starting position. Normally, a player of Amad (22)'s age will find a new destination to continue developing. However, he stayed to wait for the opportunity.
"The second goal exposed all that he had. Every day after training, he always comes to me to learn more about how to shoot as well as cross the ball or improve his header ability.
Amad always focuses on his work, always learning to mature himself. Amad has a professional lifestyle, always motivated to develop. I am happy to see him like that" - interim captain Ruud van Nistelrooy shared about his student after the win over PAOK.
Returning to Man United after being loaned to Sunderland, Amad still does not have many opportunities. He was injured and was rumored to be in the "Red Devils" shirt to move to Serie A. After that time, Amad was still reluctantly used by Ten Hag. It was not until Man United suffered a heavy defeat to Crystal Palace 0-4 that Amad Diallo started. He started in the last 3 matches of the "Red Devils" last season, with 1 goal and 1 assist.
That was brought to the start of the season, when Amad started all three of his first games. It was not until after the loss to Brighton in round 3 that Amad was pushed to the bench. Since then, he has rarely appeared, even until Ten Hag was sacked.
This is Amad's 5th season at Old Trafford, since he was a young talent. He is still at the age of U23 but has never been considered the leader of this group. Fans mentioned Rasmus Hojlund, Alejandro Garnacho and Kobbie Mainoo more.
If Ruben Amorim keeps playing 3-4-3 with Manchester United, 1 of Ten Hag's 4 attacking positions will be replaced. At that time, Amad could play alongside Hojlund in a newly arranged attack. Below Hojlund will be Bruno, the rest will be Garnacho or Rashford. The addition of Mason Mount and Antony will give Amorim a headache in making a choice when everyone is in poor form.
Looking at how Amad played against PAOK, it would be a waste if Amorim arranged him to play far from the goal. Amad's classy dribbling situations will be a scary weapon that Man United have been lacking for a long time.
The biggest obstacle at the moment is that Amad's contract only expires in June 2025 (with an option to extend for another year). If the two sides do not successfully renew, Amad can freely negotiate with any team from January 2025. Amad is waiting for a signal from Amorim to calculate his future.
"I am very happy to play for this team. I want to stay longer to create a chapter in history" - Amad shared after the win over PAOK.
