Manchester United fans are expressing frustration over Amad Diallo’s unexpected lack of first-team opportunities, particularly after a promising start to the season. Diallo had been a standout player in the early matches, contributing a goal and an assist in his first few appearances.
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However, he has now been relegated to the bench for the last three Premier League games, including a recent Europa League match against Fenerbahce.
Erik Ten Hag’s Explanation
Erik Ten Hag attributed Amad’s reduced playing time to tactical decisions. He mentioned that having four attackers in the lineup was excessive and opted to deploy Noussair Mazraoui—typically a full-back—in a more advanced role. Ten Hag stated:
“Amad had some good actions… I made [Mazraoui] a full-back. He was always a number 10. You can always move him back.”
This reasoning, however, has not sat well with many fans, who feel that starting a player out of position over Amad is a significant slight.
Fan Reactions
Social media has been rife with criticism aimed at Ten Hag’s decision-making. Some notable reactions include:
- @Ronaldobrown stated, “A right back starting over you in your position is a massive slap in the face.”
- @AliceTalksFooty commented on Amad’s treatment compared to teammates, emphasizing the inconsistency in selection.
- @AnnemarieDray added that it was disrespectful for Antony to be brought on before Amad, especially given his previous performances.
Fans are particularly upset that Amad’s only recent appearance came after Antony was stretchered off, which they feel undermines his contributions to the team.
As Manchester United prepares for their upcoming match against West Ham, the situation surrounding Amad Diallo highlights ongoing tensions regarding player rotation and selection.
Fans hope to see more of the young winger, who has shown his potential earlier in the season.
