Published 16:30 IST, February 6th 2021
Man United star Amad Diallo provides 3 assists in 'Epic' comeback against Blackburn U-23s
Man United star Amad Diallo registered three assists for the United's Under-23s, helping his team to a massive 6-4 win against the Blackburn Rovers Under-23s.
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Man United star Amad Diallo has been enjoying his time in England. Ivorian footballer bagged three assists in his recent outing for Manchester United's Under-23s and also helped himself to a goal too as Red Devils played out a 10-goal thriller against Blackburn Rovers Under-23's. Amad Diallo assists tally went up to three in last match as Manchester United's U23s came down from two goals and went on to register a massive 6-4 victory against Under-23's of Blackburn Rovers.
In what was a fitting end to match, Amad Diallo scored final goal for his side during Man United U23 vs Blackburn U23 game as a Shola Shoretire hat-trick helped Manchester United Under 23's complete an epic comeback after being 2-4 down. Playing just two matches for Manchester United, Diallo has already registered three goals and three assists for club and looks to be a promising aspect for Red Devils.
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Amad Diallo: Man United's next prodigy?
Amad Diallo was supposed to join Reds in summer transfer window from Atalanta but had to wait till January for his move to England. He is expected to make a massive impact on first team in years to come and is being viewed as a player brought in to join first team rar than plying his trade with development squads. Just like Facundo Pellistri, 18-year-old winger is currently t playing with first team as club has decided to give him time to settle in his new country which leads to Diallo playing with Under-23 squads and reserves teams since his move from Atalanta.
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18-year-old winger has made only two appearances for Manchester United featuring twice in Under-23s games. His first outing came against Liverpool Under-23's on January 30 where teenr impressed everyone by netting a brace. Manchester United rode on performances of striker Joe Hugill who scored four goals and Diallo's brace to register a massive 6-3 win over Liverpool last month.
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Diallo's impressive outings led to journalists questioning Manchester United first-team boss Ole Gunner Solskjaer on winger's preparation and wher he will be joining first-team anytime soon. United boss has refused to make a statement on it but dropped a hint suggesting how Ivory Coast-based player can be given a first-team debut during this campaign itself.
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Fans have called out and voiced ir opinion on social media platform Twitter, asking to see Amad Diallo play with in first team. However, his involvement makes it difficult to have youngster feature again on Saturday night against Everton. With Manchester United in running for three competitions including FA Cup, Europa League, and Premier League, it won't be too long before Solskjaer looks at younger players and gives m a chance to rotate squad with 18-year old being most likely candidate to be given a first-team start soon
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16:30 IST, February 6th 2021