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Former Manchester United coach Benny McCarthy has examined the reasons why Amad Diallo was often overlooked by former manager Erik ten Hague.
Amad has been a bright spark in an otherwise disappointing season for the club. The 22-year-old Ivorian has 13 goals to his name in all competitions, 11 of which have come in his last 11 appearances since the start of November.
He has been a productive part of new boss Ruben Amorim’s starting XI He credits interim predecessor Ruud van Nistelrooy for starting the ball rolling..
under Ten HagueHowever, Amad made his Community Shield debut against Manchester City but was out of favor by the time the Dutchman lost his job at the end of October. Last season, Amad was injured in the first half of the campaign, but then had to wait four months to start a game once fit.
As a guest on South Africa’s popular Podcast and Chill NetworkMcCarthy has suggested it comes down to ten Hagg’s preference for other players – particularly Antony.
“Tactically, when we set up, the manager felt Antony He was the best, best player for the job he wanted because he knew Antony from Ajax. He was his player, so he invested in him, and the club supported him,” explained McCarthy, who spent two years on Ten Hague’s staff.
“So, of course, he had to support the player he bought, I think that’s why he kept playing Antony. Because he knew the abilities when Antony was at his best. And then you had (Alejandro) Garnacho who was also. Well Plays, scores goals. (Marcus) RashfordCan break anyone, any day. And (Rasmus) Hojlund, you spend £70m to bring him in, so he has to play.
“Someone got (missed), and unfortunately for Amad, the manager goes with a player who he feels is more capable tactically, defensively and attacking, for these types of games.”
Unfortunately for Ten Hague’s regime, Amad’s rapid rise has led to the decision to keep him on the periphery to the benefit of others, many of whom have underperformed, looking more dubious.
