“He is treating me the same way he did to Jadon Sancho. Benching me for no reason. But I never complained. I train much better than any other winger in the club but I never get to play. It’s not fair at all”-BREAKINGS NEWS as Manchester United winger fumes while blasting Erik ten Hag after the coach claims that Antony trains better than him
During Manchester United’s Europa League clash against Fenerbahce, winger Amad Diallo’s frustration was evident as he was only brought on in the 89th minute, sparking conversation among fans about his limited playing time.
The 22-year-old had begun the season on a high, earning Manchester United’s Player of the Month award in August due to standout performances against teams like Manchester City, Brighton, and Fulham. However, despite his early impact, Diallo has only started once in United’s last five matches, with manager Erik ten Hag leaning towards other players in the lineup.
United has been dealing with a string of injuries, leading many to believe that Diallo would see significant action in Turkey. However, in a surprising move, Ten Hag chose to start full-back Noussair Mazraoui in the creative No. 10 role. Later in the match, when United was seeking a winning goal at 1-1, Ten Hag opted to bring on Antony as a substitute for Marcus Rashford.
After the game, Ten Hag addressed his decision, explaining, “Amad is doing well, but I must also reward Antony’s performances in training. He’s a threat every session, so I felt bringing him on could help us decide the game.” Diallo eventually got his chance on the field after Antony sustained an injury late in the match. However, fans were disappointed, feeling his substitution came too late to make an impact. Before his entry, United’s coaching staff, including Ruud van Nistelrooy, Rene Hake, and Andreas Georgson, were seen trying to uplift Diallo’s spirits as he stood visibly disheartened on the sidelines at Sukru Saracoglu Stadium.
This brief moment was soon shared widely online, with fans voicing their reactions on social media. One supporter tweeted, “Whether you think Amad is good enough or not, having a right-back start in his position feels like a massive slap in the face.” Another commented, “He has every right to be upset.”
Similar opinions surfaced, with one fan remarking, “Amad has shown his attacking ability all season. Why bring on Antony before him? Absolutely bizarre.” Another fan added, “Amad looked genuinely upset, and he should be. One of our best attacking players, left on the bench when we need a goal? Makes no sense.”
A final fan summarized the sentiments of many, saying, “If you’re Amad Diallo, tonight feels like a difficult setback. It’s telling of how he’s currently perceived at United.”
