July 20th 2024.
Erik ten Hag, the manager of Manchester United, has high hopes for Amad Diallo in the upcoming 2024-25 season. After a tough start at the club, ten Hag is urging Diallo to step up and improve his game. The young player recently scored a goal in their 2-0 victory against Rangers in a pre-season friendly match.
Diallo, who is a 22-year-old Ivory Coast international, has only played 21 competitive games for United since he joined the club three years ago from Atalanta. He has also spent time on loan at Rangers and Sunderland. However, with only nine Premier League appearances last season, Diallo is determined to break into the United starting lineup this year.
Ten Hag believes that this is Diallo's time to shine and he needs to seize the opportunity with both hands. In an interview with MUTV after the Rangers match, ten Hag stated, "We have to see Amad in a different way. He is still young but he is not inexperienced anymore. Last season, he faced some bad injuries and before that, he had a successful season in the Championship."
The manager also expressed his delight in Diallo's performance in the match against Rangers, saying, "It is great to see him starting off the season on a high note. Unfortunately, he couldn't play in our last match, but today he showed his skills and played an excellent game."
Diallo's biggest moment in a United jersey came last season when he scored a dramatic extra-time winner against Liverpool in the FA Cup. Ten Hag praised the young player's resilience and determination, saying, "I am so happy for him. He had a setback this season with a bad injury, but he has bounced back and is now part of a team with tough competition for his position. Despite not always getting enough playing time, he always makes an impact when he comes on, as seen by his goal against Liverpool."
As Diallo continues to grow and improve, ten Hag is confident that he has the potential to be a game-changer for United. The manager also believes that the young player has the ability to make key moments and decisions in a match. Ten Hag concluded, "We know he has the talent and skills to make a difference on the field, and I am pleased that he got the winning goal."
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