“Got their very own Yamal”, “Forget Antony” - Fans react to display from Manchester United attacker in pre-season game vs Rangers
Manchester United fans hailed Amad Diallo on X after he had an excellent performance in their 2-0 win against Rangers. The two sides faced each other in a pre-season friendly at the Murrayfield Stadium on Saturday, July 20.
Erik ten Hag gave Diallo an opportunity to shine, deploying him in the starting XI alongside other seasoned stars, including Mason Mount, Jadon Sancho, and Casemiro. Diallo looked like the Red Devils' most threatening player in the first half, nearly setting up Ethan Wheatley in the 17th minute, before narrowly missing a free-kick.
The 22-year-old attempted a daring overhead kick in the 32nd minute but the ball was just about cleared away by a Rangers defender. He deservedly broke the deadlock seven minutes later when he cut in, before unleashing a powerful shot in the bottom corner. Joe Hugill scored in the 70th minute to seal the win for Manchester United.
Diallo only made 12 appearances across all competitions last season for the Red Devils but is already giving Ten Hag a selection dilemma ahead of the new season. During his 45 minutes on the pitch, he created three chances, won six duels, and completed 25 out of an attempted 29 passes with an accuracy of 86 percent.
One fan reacted by posting:
"What a absolute stunner it was from Amad Diallo. Man U have got their very own Yamal at home."
Another fan tweeted:
"Forget Antony."
Other reactions can be viewed below:
"ALWAYS DESERVES TO PLAY ...BEST RW IN THE TEAM," one fan insisted.
"What a strike by Amad! That goal was pure class!" one fan posted.
"Lets go Amad, he had it coming," another added.
"AMAD is so special!" one fan tweeted.
"A breakthrough season on the cards," another predicted.
"Keep this boy," another chimed in.
Rangers 0-2 Manchester United: How did both sides fare in their pre-season clash?
Manchester United suffered a 0-1 loss at the hands of Rosenborg in their first pre-season friendly on July 15, but they bounced back with a 2-0 win against Rangers on Saturday.
Ten Hag and company dominated possession with 58 percent of the ball, attempting 515 passes with an accuracy of 87 percent. Meanwhile, Rangers had 42 percent possession and attempted 383 passes with an accuracy of 82 percent.
Despite not getting on the scoresheet, Rangers were more threatening up front, landing 10 shots with five being on target. Manchester United also landed 10 shots in total but mustered three on target.
Manchester United will next face Arsenal on Saturday, July 27.