Amorim has a headache because of MU's 37 million pound 'trigger'

MU lost their winning streak when they were held to a 2-2 draw by Nottingham Forest at City Ground on November 1, revealing a "difficult problem" for coach Ruben Amorim named Amad Diallo.

Amad is considered unsuitable for a defensive role.

The Ivorian midfielder rescued the Red Devils with a stunning volley to equalise in the final minute, continuing his brilliant form under Amorim. But according to former Premier League centre-back Ashley Williams, Amad is the cause of United's tactical chaos.

"He was picked for his attacking ability, but he couldn't play in the two No. 10 positions because Mbeumo and Cunha were too good. So Amad was pulled down to the wing, even playing as a wing-back, having to participate in defense, which is not his forte," Williams commented on BBC . "For the first goal, Amad was in the center-back position and missed a header. He shouldn't have done that."

The problem, according to Williams, is not the player's efforts because "Amad is an honest guy, always trying to help the team", but the way Amorim arranges the team. "Amorim needs to solve this problem. He has to let Amad play higher up the pitch. Maybe ask Leny Yoro to drop back to cover so that Amad can focus on attacking", Williams concluded.

Amad joined MU from Atalanta in 2021 for up to 37 million pounds, but it was only when Amorim replaced Erik ten Hag that he really shone. Last season, Amad was a rare bright spot for MU with 11 goals and 10 assists in 43 games.

The "Red Devils" are currently 8th in the rankings, and will have a chance to make amends when they visit Tottenham this weekend - the opponent just lost 0-1 to Chelsea in the London derby.

Source: https://znews.vn/amorim-dau-dau-vi-ngoi-no-37-trieu-bang-cua-mu-post1599443.html