Amad Diallo’s energy is Man United’s hope

Anfield last weekend saw an energetic Amad Diallo, from his tireless runs to his crucial goal.

Although he did not have the best performance, Amad Diallo had a memorable game at Anfield. From his relentless to his comical clumsiness, the Ivorian star proved that he is a symbol of determination and a desire to excel, even in the most difficult of circumstances.

Amad’s first notable moment was a header in the first half after a tricky pass from Diogo Dalot. The 22-year-old forward misjudged the direction of the ball under the influence of a whirlwind, colliding with goalkeeper Alisson and falling in. However, the former Atalanta player quickly got up, continued running and continued.

In the 80th minute, the decisive moment of the match came from a smart move by Amad Diallo. He sneaked past Liverpool’s defense and scored after a cross from Alejandro Garnacho, equalizing 2-2 for Man United. The shot was a bit clumsy but the significance of the goal was undeniable, an affirmation that the 2002-born star has always been the one to bring optimism and confidence to the “Red Devils” this season.

Ruben Amorim has had many difficulties since leading Man United, especially in building a solid enough midfield to protect the defense. In this match, he decided to eliminate the experienced but slow midfield duo of Christian Eriksen and Casemiro, replacing them with the young and dynamic combination of Manuel Ugarte, Kobbie Mainoo and Bruno Fernandes.

The Portuguese coach also encouraged centre-backs like Harry Maguire and Matthijs de Ligt to be more proactive, pushing forward to support the midfield instead of just defending deep. This adjustment helped Man United control the central area better, creating a more energetic and pressuring style of play on the opponent.

Alongside Amad Diallo, young talent Kobbie Mainoo also played an excellent match. The English midfielder showed his passion, courage and was not afraid of collisions in competitive situations. Bruno Fernandes, despite having to drop deep to support the midfield, still maintained his creativity with decisive passes, including a beautiful assist for Lisandro Martinez to open the score.

Man United’s performance at Anfield was a clear improvement compared to the previous disappointing streak. In addition to Amad and the reinforced midfield, the also had bright spots. Rasmus Hojlund, despite not scoring, still worked tirelessly, putting constant pressure on Liverpool’s defense.

However, Man United’s defense still has many problems. Despite trying to improve, De Ligt is still a weak point that is exploited. Cody Gakpo took advantage of the Dutch center-back’s to score a beautiful goal, while the foul that led to Liverpool’s penalty also came from the 25-year-old rookie’s careless handling.

Amad Diallo not only left his mark with the equalizer, but also left a meaningful lesson in perseverance. Throughout the match, despite being fouled, bumped into or having difficulty handling the ball, the Ivorian striker never gave up. He continued to and it was that spirit that brought Man United a positive result.

In fact, the draw against Liverpool only brought Man United 1 point. However, Amorim has somewhat strengthened the belief of his students and fans in his philosophy. In particular, Amad Diallo’s enthusiasm needs to spread and become a representative of the “Red Devils” hopes for the rest of the season.