[sglowrider]

He has a lovely weight of pass and you can clearly appreciate the quality there. Hopefully he’ll get to showcase more at the AFCON with perhaps a solid loan after that.

Has he been picked by the NT? Been injured for most of the fall.

 

[SAFMUTD]

It's easy to see the technique and ability he's got, I do think he lacks pace may be due to him being injured lately though.

 

[kouroux]

Has he been picked by the NT? Been injured for most of the fall.

Final squads haven't been announced. I doubt he would even play much if called up

 

[yumtum]

He looks like a player that was knocking on a first team door about a year ago, then suddenly frozen out for 11 months.

Not surprising he looks a little rusty, as a club, we need to start loaning these youngsters out right away if we have no intention of playing them (I know his summer move fell through due to injury) but he was deemed ready for a loan August 2020 by Atalanta - we've genuinely stunted his development.

 

[led_scholes]

I thought he was our best attacker today after Greenwood. But honestly everytime I have watched him, he has impressed me.

 

[gajender]

Can't agree with anyone who says he looks long way off from playing for first team he looks like a player who could develop exponentially if given regular minutes in very short time and it's not that uncommon for talented youngsters to grow and develop their game quite quickly once they start getting regular exposure in terms of playing time , that's whats needed for Amad whether it's here with us or in form of a loan but he needs to get going soon as he had already lost crucial year and half of his development.

 

[Siorac]

It’s bizarre how little football he’s played. Scored this goal over a month ago and I don’t think he’s played a minute at any level since. Until tonight. Makes no sense.

That Feyenoord loan falling through because of the injury was really the worst thing that could have happened, atrocious timing.

I guess he'll go out on loan in January.

 

[DWelbz19]

Will the AFCON scupper any chances of a January loan? They start on the 9th of Jan and the final is on the 6th of Feb. Even if Ivory Coast don’t make it out of the group stage, Amad comes back on the 20th.

 

[sglowrider]

Final squads haven't been announced. I doubt he would even play much if called up

A wasted year of development then.

He looked unsurprisingly off the pace -- slowish reactions/first touch and wasn't confident to take his man on. Not like when he was playing prior to his injury.

 

[kouroux]

A wasted year of development then.

He looked unsurprisingly off the pace -- slowish reactions/first touch and wasn't confident to take his man on. Not like when he was playing prior to his injury.

He is still young but tbh not much should be expected for at least 2-3 more years as he's barely in Italy

 

[Rossa]

He looks to have great technique and a good passer. However, he's not a winger that stretches play and runs in behind. He doesn't have the top speed for that. Short legs and all that - Messi never did either, he turned out alright. Amad does look to have great acceleration though, but that defender of theirs got away with kicking him around just as he pleased.

 

[Godfather]

He looks a talent but if Rangnick things Greenwood needs to develop physically what will he think of Amad? He really is tiny.

 

[Classical Mechanic]

Technically gifted but he’s too slack, seems to want to play at his own pace. He needs a loan to get used to the intensity of the game.

 

[Kostov]

You can see he has ability and a good head, he is also a kid that needs time and patience. I hope we provide that, because after Mason he is clearly the best talent we have.

 

[The Hilton]

He looks a talent but if Rangnick things Greenwood needs to develop physically what will he think of Amad? He really is tiny.

I think Rangnick was referring to fitness more than strength for Mason - he mentioned several times about turning him into an "athlete". While I think Amad could use the same treatment, I don't think it's necessarily about either of them bulking up (although Amad will need to get stronger, but some of that will come naturally as he's so young still).

 

[Adam-Utd]

Considering he has only played a few reserve games that was a good performance. He worked so hard, probably defended the RB position more than AWB managed.

On another day he should have had 2 assists.

I really like him, you could tell he isn't full fit but he never stops fighting and working. As others have mentioned you can see he's got that extra bit of quality with his control and vision.

 

[GueRed]

Gifted young talent.

Again if he has the right mentality he will be a top player.

Time will tell.

 

[Glorio]

Has anyone ever seen him do a player by going on the outside onto his right foot? He constantly comes back onto his left and I’m wondering if at the top level that may be found out. Technically wonderful of course. I’d imagine him and Sancho play some amazing stuff in training.

I watched a small sided training game clip with Amad, Sancho, Rashford and someone else I don't recall on one side versus another team which to be fair had lot's of unknown youngsters, with Mejbri their only semi-known player outside the U-23s. Amad, Sancho, and Rashford were basically toying with them for the entire duration

 

[hungrywing]

Can't agree with anyone who says he looks long way off from playing for first team he looks like a player who could develop exponentially if given regular minutes in very short time and it's not that uncommon for talented youngsters to grow and develop their game quite quickly once they start getting regular exposure in terms of playing time , that's whats needed for Amad whether it's here with us or in form of a loan but he needs to get going soon as he had already lost crucial year and half of his development.

+1

I'd even question the loan thing. If there's a fine line between "needs first team football" and "needs first team football here", he looks like he falls into the latter category; technique, vision, composure are all there. Just need to start acclimating the officiating to him to let his game blossom, AKA don't let opposition defenders get away with fouling him.

 

[gajender]

+1

I'd even question the loan thing. If there's a fine line between "needs first team football" and "needs first team football here", he looks like he falls into the latter category; technique, vision, composure are all there. Just need to start acclimating the officiating to him to let his game blossom, AKA don't let opposition defenders get away with fouling him.

To be honest even I am in the camp of getting him game time here and now with us , we certainly have space for him to get some minutes , Amad along with Sancho behind strikers could be tasty once he settles .

 

[Hoof the ball]

For those that are interested, by the numbers.

• Registered more touches in 68 mins (38) than Elanga did in 90 mins (37).
• Fifth highest number of presses (16) in team. Would probably have been top two (Elanga with 27!) if played 90 mins.
• 86.4% on passes. Two progressive passes made.
• 27 carries made, but 6 of them was progressive ones (team highest).

He did well. The signs are good.

Minute for minute, probably the team leader in presses. By far the most progressive carrier of the ball.

 

[hungrywing]

For those that are interested, by the numbers.

• Registered more touches in 68 mins (38) than Elanga did in 90 mins (37).
• Fifth highest number of presses (16) in team. Would probably have been top two (Elanga with 27!) if played 90 mins.
• 86.4% on passes. Two progressive passes made.
• 27 carries made, but 6 of them was progressive ones (team highest).

He did well. The signs are good.

Minute for minute, probably the team leader in presses. By far the most progressive carrier of the ball.

What of the oft-mentioned stats regarding him being eight inches shorter and ninety pounds lighter than the average PL player.

 

[Adam-Utd]

For those that are interested, by the numbers.

• Registered more touches in 68 mins (38) than Elanga did in 90 mins (37).
• Fifth highest number of presses (16) in team. Would probably have been top two (Elanga with 27!) if played 90 mins.
• 86.4% on passes. Two progressive passes made.
• 27 carries made, but 6 of them was progressive ones (team highest).

He did well. The signs are good.

Minute for minute, probably the team leader in presses. By far the most progressive carrier of the ball.

Don't forget the amount of times he was charging back to cover for AWB also. He spent just as much time in our box as the oppositions.

When Elanga was resting up front Amad was fighting for the team.

He works extremely hard. He isn't anywhere near fully fit either. Imagine what he's like after a run of games?

 

[iHicksy]

If you think Amad needs to get stronger I suggest going back and watching some his games for Atlanta. Guy is absolutely fantastic at holding up the ball and his work rate bullying people off it was highly impressive. Especially for a winger. There's no issues with his physicality even at this age.

 

[luke511]

It's a shame Jones, Heaton and even Lingard made the bench over Amad yesterday, he can string passes together better than most of the team so he could've been useful. We have to see Sancho and Amad together as the 2 10s before he's loaned out surely.

 

[Tallis]

Feel like he can replace Bruno in the long run. His vision, through balls and finishing seem to be the best part of his game, so I wonder if he will be best through the middle.

 

[VanDeBank]

The Dutch are reporting the Feyenoord deal is off.

They're saying we might not want to loan him out at all, which contradicts our beloved Italian aggregator.

 

[IRN-BRUno]

Not sure the Feyenoord move would have been too successful anyway. They took Reiss Nelson on loan from Arsenal instead and he's only played 177 minutes in the league, his only start in all comps came in the Conference League when they were already guaranteed top spot.

If he goes out on loan in January it should be to a Championship side where it's more likely he'll get regular game time.

 

[AjaxCunian]

Not sure the Feyenoord move would have been too successful anyway. They took Reiss Nelson on loan from Arsenal instead and he's only played 177 minutes in the league, his only start in all comps came in the Conference League when they were already guaranteed top spot.

If he goes out on loan in January it should be to a Championship side where it's more likely he'll get regular game time.

It's rather cos Reiss has just been poor, Jahanbaksh and Toornstra have been poor but he cant get ahead of them on the right.

He also took time to get fit, his intensity wasnt enough.

 

[VanDeBank]

Not sure the Feyenoord move would have been too successful anyway. They took Reiss Nelson on loan from Arsenal instead and he's only played 177 minutes in the league, his only start in all comps came in the Conference League when they were already guaranteed top spot.

If he goes out on loan in January it should be to a Championship side where it's more likely he'll get regular game time.

Nelson is a pace merchant and not very good. He also came in unfit and got injured attempting to get fit. They have Guus Til on loan and he plays every game.

Anyway, now is the perfect time to send kids on loan. We have a bloated squad with a bunch of players riding out their final year (Cavani, Pogba, Lingard, Mata). They can cover in case of suspensions and injuries if they can't be moved during the January clear out.

If Amad, Elanga, Mejbri aren't starters or the first players off the bench they're better off on loan.

 

[laughtersassassin]

 

[DWelbz19]

Unsurprising. Best player at the club

 

[VanDeBank]

Unsurprising. Best player at the club

This. He's my favorite out of all the kids. It's a disgrace he's only played one half of first team footy and 2 dead rubbers.

 

[united_99]

Unsurprising. Best player at the club

In the world surely.

 

[DWelbz19]

In the world surely.

Amad is like Messi, if Messi was still good

 

[Cee90]

Over 20 clubs interested in taking him on loan in January.

Still to be decided where he goes, but club is 100% open to loaning him in January.

 

[MDFC Manager]

Over 20 clubs interested in taking him on loan in January.

Still to be decided where he goes, but club is 100% open to loaning him in January.

Surely we should keep him at this point, especially if Martial leaves?

 

[P-Nut]

Over 20 clubs interested in taking him on loan in January.

Still to be decided where he goes, but club is 100% open to loaning him in January.

Good he needs minutes and could get them at a decent level as well. Not sure if they are a club interested but Ajax or a German side would be ideal.

 

[KirkDuyt]

Good he needs minutes and could get them at a decent level as well. Not sure if they are a club interested but Ajax or a German side would be ideal.

No way Ajax will loan him, they have plenty of attacking options.

 

[unplayable]

Amad hasn't been selected for the AFCON.