Despite not having his best performance, Amad Diallo had a memorable match at Anfield. From tireless fighting to humorous awkward situations, the Ivorian star has proven himself to be a symbol of determination and desire to rise up, even in the most difficult circumstances.
Amad's first notable situation was a header in the first half after a difficult pass from Diogo Dalot. The 22-year-old striker misjudged the direction of the ball under the impact of the whirlwind, then collided with goalkeeper Alisson and fell in pain. However, the former Atalanta player quickly stood up, continued to run and continued to fight.
In the 80th minute, the decisive moment of the match came from a smart move by Amad Diallo. He sneaked past Liverpool's defense and scored after Alejandro Garnacho crossed, equalizing 2-2 for Man United. The shot was a bit awkward but the significance of the goal was undeniable, an affirmation that the star born in 2002 was always the one who brought optimism and confidence to the "Red Devils" this season.
Ruben Amorim has struggled since taking charge of Man United, especially building a solid midfield to protect the defence. In this match, he decided to eliminate the experienced but lackluster midfielder pair Christian Eriksen and Casemiro, replacing them with a youthful and dynamic combination of Manuel Ugarte, Kobbie Mainoo and Bruno Fernandes.
The Portuguese captain also encouraged central defenders such as Harry Maguire and Matthijs de Ligt to play more proactively, pushing up to support the midfield instead of just defending deep. This adjustment has helped Man United control the central area better, creating a more energetic and pressure-rich play on the opponent.
Along with Amad Diallo, young talent Kobbie Mainoo also played an excellent match. The English midfielder showed his passion, liver and was not afraid of collisions in controversial situations. Bruno Fernandes, despite having to drop deep to support the midfield, still maintained his creativity with decisive passes, including a beautiful assist for Lisandro Martinez to open the score.
Man United's performance at Anfield was a clear improvement from the previous disappointing streak. In addition to Amad and the strengthened midfield, the attack line also has bright spots. Rasmus Hojlund, despite not scoring, is still working tirelessly, constantly putting pressure on Liverpool's defense.
However, Man United's defense still has many problems. Despite efforts to improve, De Ligt is still a weakness exploited. Cody Gakpo took advantage of the Dutch midfielder's confusion to score a beautiful goal, while the foul that led to a penalty for Liverpool also came from the 25-year-old's careless handling.
Amad Diallo not only left his mark with an equalizer, but also left a meaningful lesson in perseverance. Throughout the match, despite making mistakes, collisions or having difficulty handling the ball, the Ivorian striker never gave up. He continued to fight and it was that spirit that brought Man United a positive result.
In fact, the draw against Liverpool only brought Man United 1 point. However, Amorim has partly strengthened the trust of his students and fans in his philosophy. In particular, Amad Diallo's enthusiasm needs to be spread and become a representative of the "Red Devils" hopes for the rest of the season.
