'In consideration for every game': Ten Hag lauds Man Utd winger for making 'big progress'
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has high praise for Amad Diallo ahead of the Premier League clash with Crystal Palace.
Diallo has been a regular starter for Man United this season.
Ten Hag handed him the starting spot, ahead of Alejandro Garnacho who missed pre-season due to international duties.
Speaking at the press conference before tomorrow’s game, the United head coach lauded Diallo for making good progress.
He said (ManUtd.com): “He’s doing very well. I would say, I think, from January on, he has made big progress.
“Now, for every game, he’s a consideration. Also, for him, yeah, I hope he keeps going in this process, and he has some attributes that can really help a team.”
In four league games, Diallo has bagged a goal and an assist.
While these numbers may not seem impressive, his overall performance has been sensational and is not fully reflected in the stats.
The 22-year-old has made more progressive carries (23) from the right-wing spot than any other player in the English top flight.
Ousmane Dembele is the only player in Europe’s top five leagues with more progressive carries (25) than Diallo.
The Ivorian found it challenging to get opportunities at Old Trafford but his injury-time strike against Liverpool in the FA Cup last season has turned his fortunes around.
He was an outstanding player in the 3-0 win over Southampton. Even though he registered a solitary assist, he made six key passes.
His passing accuracy was elite, misplacing only six passes out of 58.
Garnacho has been a super substitute, and Diallo has the opportunity to start from the right flank.
The young winger must continue to perform at a high level to keep other players away from taking his starting spot.
Stats from Transfermarkt.com and sofascore.com