"That’s what I’ve always wanted", "Amorim let's cook" - Fans react as Manchester United star returns to natural position for UEL clash
Fans of Manchester United have reacted to Amad Diallo potentially being used in his natural position against Viktoria Plzen on Thursday. The two sides will face off at Doosan Arena in the UEFA Europa League.
The Ivorian star has been one of the most exciting players at the club under Ruben Amorim, often playing as a right wing-back under the tactician. Diallo has been fabulous in his 346 minutes across five games for the former Sporting CP manager, bagging four assists. His impressive performances have given him a shot in his more natural position.
Following the release of the lineups, fans reacted to Amad's position for the game on social media, with one post writing:
"Amad at RAM. That’s what I’ve always wanted"
Another fan post said:
"Amad in the #10! No looking back now son! This is the moment!"
Another user on the platform's post read:
"Amad in the 10 … Amorim let’s cook …"
Another fan post read:
"AMAD IN THE FRONT 3"
The final post in our selection read:
"are we finally seeing Amad RAM? o lord we've been waiting for this"
Manchester United will be keen to have a strong performance in their game against Viktoria Plzen. The Red Devils head into the game after losing their previous two games against Arsenal and Nottingham Forest.
"The most important thing is the vision is really clear and that doesn't change if one person leaves" - Ruben Amorim reacts to Dan Ashworth's Manchester United exit
Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim has reacted to Dan Ashworth's shock departure from the club. After five months, the Englishman left his post as the club's Sporting director.
Ashworth worked with Brighton & Hove Albion before moving to Newcastle United and The Red Devils. His shock exit from the club took fans by surprise, and the Portuguese tactician addressed the departure in a recent interview, saying via FotMob:
"The first thing I want to say since the first day I felt great support from the ownership, from Omar, from them also, from [technical director] Jason [Wilcox], and Dan was part of that. I really, really, really [received] support from Dan also,"
"But this is football and sometimes this happens, happens with players, with coaches, I know it's not the best situation but the important thing is we continue in our way. The path is really clear for everybody and I think this can happen in football."
The Portuguese tactician concluded:
"Of course, it's a bad situation. We are talking about a human being, a professional, that supports us as a team but I think the most important thing is the vision is really clear and that doesn't change if one person leaves."
Manchester United have struggled to achieve its former greatness in recent years and hopes to return to the top of the English game in the coming seasons.