Amad Diallo, Manchester United and Nottingham Forest
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AMAD DIALLO’S stunning volley salvaged a 2-2 draw at Nottingham Forest as Manchester United’s winning streak came to an end. Casemiro’s third goal of the season – from a controversially
Amad Diallo lashes home a thunderous late volley to earn Manchester United a point in a thrilling Premier League encounter at Nottingham Forest.
Report and free match highlights as Amad Diallo volleys equaliser at City Ground after Morgan Gibbs-White and Nicolo Savona scored quickfire double; Casemiro headed in a controversially-awarded corner
Amad Diallo spared Ruben Amorim’s blushes with a stunning goal to rescue Manchester United a point against Nottingham Forest. Amorim was searching for a fourth win on the spin as Man Utd manager when he took his team to the City Ground. Casemiro opened the scoring on the day, but the Red Devils were unable to hold onto their lead.
"We have confidence now. We believe in the system. We are trying to do our best. We believe in the manager like he believes in us."
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Ruben Amorim raises concern with Manchester United facing Bryan Mbeumo and Amad Diallo disruption
Ruben Amorim has acknowledged the disruption Manchester United are likely to face when the Africa Cup of Nations begins. Man United have hit form over the past month, putting together a three-game winning run for the first time under the Portuguese tactician - despite his appointment a year ago to the day this weekend.
Fielded high and wide by Ivory Coast, Amad was able to capitalise on the space behind during the second half, which was a stark contrast to his travails at United. Amorim’s preferred 3-4-3 formation has often been accused of prioritising defensive stability over freedom, and Amad has often found himself pushed back into the midfield.
Manchester United answer back as Amad Diallo drills his volley into the back of the net to bring the Red Devils level at 2-2 with Nottingham Forest at the City Ground.
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Analysis: The good and bad of Amad
One of Ruben Amorim's bolder decisions in his year in the job has been to trust Amad Diallo as a wing-back. Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho were deemed unsuitable for the role but Amorim has trusted the Ivory Coast international, believing he is willing to do the less glamorous parts of the job - namely defending and tracking back.