Since the dismissal of Erik ten Hag, Amad Diallo has been on fire, recording two goals and four assists The Ivorian, who was disappointed that he was passed up for Antony by the previous management, has truly blossomed under new coach Ruben Amorim
The Portuguese will have been pleased by Marcus Rashford and Joshua Zirkzee’s goals against Everton, but he will have been more impressed by his team’s level of intensity.
Amorim had special appreciation for Amad, who twice defeated the Toffees by winning the ball back through tireless pushing
At the conclusion of the game, the head coach had stated, “He needs to keep playing like that because he was really good both offensively and defensively.”
Given that the 22-year-old’s current contract expires in 2025, the coach has asked that INEOS offer him a new one.
Having not gotten the chances he might have merited under Ten Hag, the former Atalanta starlet could well have thrown his toys out of the pram when forced to play in an unfamiliar wingback spot under the new coach.
Plenty of players have made their unhappiness known when asked to abandon their favored position for the betterment of the team, as Rashford and Antony in the recent past.
However, the dynamic forward has shown no concerns and has performed admirably as a wingback. Amorim’s style places a high priority on adaptability, so the coach will know that he can also play farther forward
The Ivory Coast international highlighted his intense desire to play, which he has also communicated to the manager, in an interview with the club website I’m prepared to defend the squad wherever the manager assigns me. I can play wherever and have no trouble playing as a right winger or number 10. I’m prepared to give it my all if you need me as a keeper, like I mentioned to the management.
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