“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

Manchester United winger Amad Diallo looked visibly frustrated during Thursday night’s Europa League match against Fenerbahce, as he was only subbed on in the 89th minute—a decision that has sparked discussion among fans.

The 22-year-old had a strong start to the season, even earning United’s Player of the Month award for August after standout performances against Manchester City, Brighton, and Fulham. Despite this, Diallo has started just once in United’s last five matches, with Erik ten Hag favoring other options.

With United’s squad thin due to injuries, many expected Diallo to play a prominent role in Turkey. Instead, Ten Hag made the surprising decision to start full-back Noussair Mazraoui in the No. 10 role. Later, as United searched for a winning goal with the game tied at 1-1, Ten Hag brought on Antony in place of Marcus Rashford.

After the match, Ten Hag explained his decision, saying, “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 was eventually subbed in after Antony picked up a late injury, but fans felt the change came far too late. Before entering, United coaches Ruud van Nistelrooy, Rene Hake, and Andreas Georgson were seen trying to encourage the visibly dejected Ivorian on the touchline at Sukru Saracoglu Stadium.

The moment quickly went viral, with supporters sharing their opinions on social media. One fan 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 wrote, “He has every right to be upset.”

Others echoed similar sentiments, with one fan saying, “Amad has shown his attacking ability all season. Why bring on Antony before him? Absolutely bizarre.” Another 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 fifth fan summarized, “If you’re Amad Diallo, tonight feels like a difficult setback. It’s telling of how he’s currently perceived at United.”

Me too Amad… me too. pic.twitter.com/vJZXLx8imv

— 𝗧𝗲𝗻 𝗛𝗮𝗴’𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗱𝘀 ✍🏼🇳🇱 (@TenHagBall_) October 24, 2024