I reckon the goal moved on that one, only possible explanation.
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Season Average Rating
- Appearances
- 19
- Goals
- 3
- Assists
- 5
- Yellow cards
- 1
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In the latest episode of the United Hour Podcast, Nik (@Rood) and Jamie (@Vault Dweller) review both the Everton and Bodø/Glimt victories at Old Trafford. Listen to the guys discuss 2 wins and 7 goals in the last week, analyse of the Amorim formation, focus on Amad and how he is playing, and also take a look at Hojlund, Rashford & Zirkzee – who starts v Arsenal?
I've been a huge fan of his the whole way through and have criticised ETH heavily for his lack of playing time but I wasn't expecting him to be this dogged and effective in defense. He is such a complete player, even being strong in the air. I reckon he could play almost anywhere except CB or in goal and give a solid performance.
Maybe but that loan spell at Sunderland did him wonders.
Real mystery that one
. Never understand how Ten Hag still escapes flak for trying his hardest to ruin Amad.I would bring Ten Hag back and let Amad kick him all around the pitch.
Agree with all of this, and I just want to reiterate that as much as I've rated Amad for a while, my stance was always that I wanted to see more talented players be given opportunities to shine instead of constant persistance with mediocrity or incompetence. No one can predict whether young/inexperienced players will instantly make it or not, but given our rock bottom floor as a team in recent years and seeming lack of players who can just "play good football" for 90 minutes (not saying score a wondergoal or do anything fantastic, but just help the general play of the team), I thought giving Amad a good run of games was an obvious choice that was simply never given any thought by ETH post Xmas. And then he compounded it after Amad saving his ass in the FA cup game by fully benching him another 5 games or so without hardly a kick when we were desperate for ideas in the team.
Yeah that was rough, although I do think that's an underratedly difficult chance compared to how it looks at first glance. Tough technique to get right with the angle he was running in at and the angle/pace on the ball approaching. But he couldn't have gotten it any worse
Didn't realise Martinez was suspended... That's a shame. Shaw should do a good job in there in his place though. I guess Maz pretty much has to stay at CB then which means that unless he's dropping Malacia in at LWB against one of the best teams in the league, Dalot will probably start there and Amad on the other side. I do hope Garnacho is used as a super sub after the hour mark, he hasn't quite clicked in this system yet in my opinion.
Looks to me like it'll be Dalot and Amad at WB again, hopefully Dalot rediscovers some form although I didn't think he was bad today.
You're probably right, looks like that's what will happen anyway.
Top performance again. Ten Hag's treatment of Amad will forever be a mystery.
There's no reason to move him from this wing back position right now, his pressing is working and he's probably our biggest attacking weapon there.
There's no reason to move him from this wing back position right now, his pressing is working and he's probably our biggest attacking weapon there.
Fast becoming undroppable. He couldn't have any complaints after being rotated early in the season as his end product was lacking a bit but he now has 2 goals and 4 assists in his last 5 games and he could easily have had more. Technically, he’s far ahead of both Garnacho and Rashford, and in my view, he’s also shown better work rate. If he continues to deliver in terms of output, there's no doubt he'll surpass them and could become our very own Saka. Long may his form continue.
Minor criticism from today's game was that he should have done better with his attempt when he was put clean through by Zirkzee in the first half. Other than that, faultless game.
Minor criticism from today's game was that he should have done better with his attempt when he was put clean through by Zirkzee in the first half. Other than that, faultless game.
Agree, I'd keep Garnacho benched and waiting for that 70 minute mark if we can keep it tight. The tough decision is what to do with Rashford/Hojlund/Zirkzee. Rashford probably needs Zirkzee to play off of if he starts, while Hojlund would do better with Mount next to him instead of Rashford. All 3 are coming off of quality performances, so it probably depends ultimately on how Amorim wants to approach the game.
Surprised by his energy/engine. Very impressive performance.
He's come back so strong after his form dipped in September/october
Makes you wonder how good he would be if he was being coached by Amorim the past 2 years
Makes you wonder how good he would be if he was being coached by Amorim the past 2 years
Just a class player. Yes, it would be nice to see him as a 10, but his last few games as a wing back have been his best games for United. He works in this position. His defensive qualities are so evident in comparison with Rashford and Garnacho.
After watching him in that spot for two games the first thing that came t mind was: “good thing you didn’t waste a ton of money on someone like Frimpong”
I’m sure Amad can do well in multiple spots, but wingback is so pivotal for what you want to do and he looks SO good. I was shocked at his defensive energy.
Good for him.
I’m sure Amad can do well in multiple spots, but wingback is so pivotal for what you want to do and he looks SO good. I was shocked at his defensive energy.
Good for him.
He's always been a grafter and quite smart with the timing of his challenges and pressing.
I think the concern was that it would move him further away from goal and you would waste his attacking talents by bogging him down with defensive work.
So far it hasn't done either and actually just increased the number of involvements he gets which is obviously a good thing for us as a side.
A great performance worked tirelessly and I think the best aspect of his game was typified in the set up for the last goal ,He's one of the few players we have in those types of situations who does the right thing and doesn't have a brainfart.
Absolutely superb pressing at times, making things happen from nothing.
I wonder whether he keeps an RWB spot when Yoro is available (or is moved to right AM to accommodate Mazraoui at RWB)? Both must play, but Yoro is potentially our best CB he probably will also have to start
great performance. i don't think anyone saw it coming that it would be his pressing rather than his quality that made him undroppable.
Absolutely brilliant. The wingback position suits him perfectly
His goal against Liverpool last season came from him pressing well in fairness. Ever since he's back from loan, he's been a pressing machine. I think it's the combination of both his quality on the ball and his off the ball work that makes him undroppable.
First name on the team sheet. Absolutely brilliant today and all season to be fair. Always looks like something could happen when he has the ball.
I turned on ETH more so because of his Amad treatment. It was unbelievable.
I honestly can’t fathom how a fully licensed coach at an elite club can watch Amad in training and matches and come to the conclusion that he wasn’t worthy of starting. It genuinely confused and enraged me in equal measures. It was as clear as day from his first appearance his technical ability and weight of pass were of a high standard.
I honestly can’t fathom how a fully licensed coach at an elite club can watch Amad in training and matches and come to the conclusion that he wasn’t worthy of starting. It genuinely confused and enraged me in equal measures. It was as clear as day from his first appearance his technical ability and weight of pass were of a high standard.
Give him the No. 7 shirt
Second best United-signing post Ferguson ?
We will need the workrate of Mount for this one. And Amorim will surely play Hojlund after He got a rest.
Just hope Amad will be fresh to start again as Antony doesn’t inspire me at all.
Being injured for a combined 25-30 games in all competitions last season will limit a players chances for sure.
Let’s just hope he stays fit this season.
Ole also bought Maguire and AWB on world record fee for their positions. Then there's Sancho. Don't think any would be bought by EtH or Amorim (all are not suitable for their systems).
Feel like Maguire might also benefit from Amorims setup, which I didn’t think I would be saying after the last couple of seasons.
Probably. Maguire is still a good CB. But most likely Amorim would opt for a different CB profile if given the chance to spend a world record fee for CB..
Not as good a trainer as Antony, apparently.
We have a special player on our hands in Amad.
He impresses me more everytime I watch him play.
Future looks bright.
Amad 22
Hojlund 21
Garnacho 20
Mainoo 19
Future looks bright.
Amad 22
Hojlund 21
Garnacho 20
Mainoo 19
Thank god Ten Hag got sacked so I get to watch this lad ball.
I will never forgive the bald man for refusing to play him.
Excellent performance.
I will never forgive the bald man for refusing to play him.
Excellent performance.
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Great to see. Be great if Hojlund fulfills the potential too.
The way he won the ball back today for the goals was alien to how we’ve played for years.
The way he won the ball back today for the goals was alien to how we’ve played for years.
He seems impossible to knock off the ball, reminds me of Salah in that sense.
Ugarte might get into the race by end of season also.
amad lad