[Bobski]

He has been doing great recently, has so much more tenacity about him than I expected and his carrying of the ball has been a major positive. Going to have find a way to get him further forward and in possession much more often.

 

[sullydnl]

Amad is already producing enough end product from RWB that you're unlikely to see a significant increase from him by playing him at #10. But you are likely to see a drop-off in the output you get from RWB if you play someone else there.

We have an abundance of #10s, we don't have an abundance of attacking wingbacks. He's doing fine where he is and moving him would almost certainly see us have less attacking threat overall, not more.

 

[pratyush_utd]

On another day could have had 3 goals. Had lot of time and space to hit those 3 shots that he hit straight at Forrest players. Bit more composure is required which i cant blame him when seniors around him are struggling with that

Amad is certainly our most talented player and should be developed carefully

 

[Valencia Shin Crosses]

Only player that can beat a man and play on the turn. He needs to be playing closer to the goal. Can't fathom how Amorim thinks the likes of Rashford and Garnacho are better suited to those roles behind the striker, when they're so limited technically. Hoping it's down to lack of availability at wing-back position, but still surprised he doesn't get moved centrally when we've been chasing the game.

I think it’s still a case of Amorim trying to figure out if Garnacho/Rashford can contribute at all this season. Amad is such a good footballer he can basically play anywhere, so if one of the two stooges can figure out how to thrive there the team will be more well rounded for it.

 

[#07]

Amad's fast becoming 2024/25 version of 2014/15 Adnan Januzaj: A kid carrying the weight of creativity because the senior players in the squad have gone to s-t.

At this rate we'll be lucky to finish as high up the table as we did under Moyes.

 

[Valencia Shin Crosses]

I’m just glad we got that bald [redacted] out of the club before we let this demon go somewhere else for free.

 

[Stadjer]

He needs to do better with some of his chances. Today he came inside and received the ball in the box and went for the direct attempt at goal and missed the goal. Same against Everton. He obviously has the ability to atleast force the goalkeeper to make a save. Still, he is young and hasnt been playing that much football yet. He isnt a finished product just yet

 

[lumeyes]

Yeah of course he can make a mistake, but it's a been early to be making sarcastic 'genius' remarks, wouldn't you say?

I don`t think so. If he had players of Amad`s quality in advanced positions, then it`s understandable. Against Arsenal and even today we needed to make every opportunity towards goal scoring count and yet he spent so much time in poisitons where our opponents would like to see him. There are 2 or even 3 players available to the manger to allow Amad to play in an advanced position.

 

[Mike Smalling]

A player that 100% has the talent, but needs a little work in decision making given his age and experience. Still, he is far more intelligent than the rest of the forwards, and super enjoyable to watch. He'd be the first name on the team sheet every week, if fatigue wasn't a concern.

 

[CannibalSpectre]

Our best attacker by miles. He deserves to play with better teammates.

 

[ValenciasDrilledCrosses]

Initially thought he should be one of the 10s and I do think he would be good there but fully understand why Amorim is sticking with him at RWB. This is the only player in our squad that can consistently provide width and beat his man in those areas. Plus he’s pretty much our most involved attacker even at wingback, don’t know why people are pretending like he’s stuck in our own half the whole game.

 

[Bobski]

Amad is already producing enough end product from RWB that you're unlikely to see a significant increase from him by playing him at #10. But you are likely to see a drop-off in the output you get from RWB if you play someone else there.

We have an abundance of #10s, we don't have an abundance of attacking wingbacks. He's doing fine where he is and moving him would almost certainly see us have less attacking threat overall, not more.

Maybe 4-3-3 until we get more players capable of 3-4-3, with Amad given much more freedom.

 

[UnitedRepublic]

Initially thought he should be one of the 10s and I do think he would be good there but fully understand why Amorim is sticking with him at RWB. This is the only player in our squad that can consistently provide width and beat his man in those areas. Plus he’s pretty much our most involved attacker even at wingback, don’t know why people are pretending like he’s stuck in our own half the whole game.

It’s not about pretending like he’s stuck in our own half it’s more of we want to see him higher up and with a bit more freedom to roam and not have to use a lot of his energy on the defensive part of the position. We need him in the 10 aswell let Mazraoui cover the RWB for now that we got CBs.

 

[MattofManchester]

Williams took him out the game a little in that first half. Tracked his every movement.

Not for Amad's sake, but he needs to be the second 10 alongside Bruno. Neither, Zirkzee nor Rashford not Garnacho are doing enough, and we wouldn't lose anything on the right if we put Maz there instead.

 

[DWelbz19]

Amad is already producing enough end product from RWB that you're unlikely to see a significant increase from him by playing him at #10. But you are likely to see a drop-off in the output you get from RWB if you play someone else there.

We have an abundance of #10s, we don't have an abundance of attacking wingbacks. He's doing fine where he is and moving him would almost certainly see us have less attacking threat overall, not more.

Abundance of shite ones, that is. Amad is a victim of his own success — because he’s quite literally the only attacker we have who does the bare minimum of 1. Being relatively successful in one v one isolations and 2. Actually presses with half a brain, he has to play as the RWB.

I made the comparison before of being the guy in the office who is good at his job so he inadvertently gets extra work whilst his teammates get the inside no.10 positions to be shit in.

 

[RedStarUnited]

Williams took him out the game a little in that first half. Tracked his every movement.

Not for Amad's sake, but he needs to be the second 10 alongside Bruno. Neither, Zirkzee nor Rashford not Garnacho are doing enough, and we wouldn't lose anything on the right if we put Maz there instead.

No, we did that. We concentrate on the left side of the attack so much and I actually dont know why?

Arsenal try as much as possible to isolate Saka 1-1 with the FB, we dont do that. He is our best attacker right now and needs ti be fed a lot more.

 

[Valencia Shin Crosses]

Initially thought he should be one of the 10s and I do think he would be good there but fully understand why Amorim is sticking with him at RWB. This is the only player in our squad that can consistently provide width and beat his man in those areas. Plus he’s pretty much our most involved attacker even at wingback, don’t know why people are pretending like he’s stuck in our own half the whole game.

Think it’s mainly because he can probably get more production if he’s allowed the freedom closer to goal. He gets a good amount of involvement right now but that only does us so much if we still can’t execute in the final third.

 

[RuudTom83]

If United could focus for 90 minutes and not give away sloppy gaols...then we would all be talking about another good performance from Amad tonight.

 

[Valencia Shin Crosses]

No, we did that. We concentrate on the left side of the attack so much and I actually dont know why?

Arsenal try as much as possible to isolate Saka 1-1 with the FB, we dont do that. He is our best attacker right now and needs ti be fed a lot more.

Because Bruno naturally favors the LHS, as does Mainoo, and Martinez is an excellent progressive passer from deep, so it often ends up that way.

Abundance of shite ones, that is. Amad is a victim of his own success — because he’s quite literally the only attacker we have who does the bare minimum of 1. Being relatively successful in one v one isolations and 2. Actually presses with half a brain, he has to play as the RWB.

I made the comparison before of being the guy in the office who is good at his job so he inadvertently gets extra work whilst his teammates get the inside no.10 positions to be shit in.

Yeah I made a similar point when he first started at WB. He’s such a good footballer in general that he can make an impact at wingback without that actually being the best place to play him. But since he plays well there, he doesn’t get moved.

 

[Ekeke]

6 assists and 1 goal in the league in 8 starts 5 subs, or 796 mins - 8.8 matches

last season our most was Bruno with 8 assists, and the season before Bruno and Eriksen both had 8. He's on course to have our most assists since Bruno in 20/21 with 12. Pogba had 9 the season after so I'm saying he'll get there

 

[Irwin99]

An assist and kept fighting until the final whistle. Probably MotM.

 

[jem]

Amad is already producing enough end product from RWB that you're unlikely to see a significant increase from him by playing him at #10. But you are likely to see a drop-off in the output you get from RWB if you play someone else there.

We have an abundance of #10s, we don't have an abundance of attacking wingbacks. He's doing fine where he is and moving him would almost certainly see us have less attacking threat overall, not more.

I agree - and even at rwb, he was seeing more of the ball than Rashford. The big problem is we just seem to be addicted to playing down the left, which is insane when you consider that Dalot is seeing the bulk of the ball down that side.

 

[sullydnl]

Williams took him out the game a little in that first half. Tracked his every movement.

Not for Amad's sake, but he needs to be the second 10 alongside Bruno. Neither, Zirkzee nor Rashford not Garnacho are doing enough, and we wouldn't lose anything on the right if we put Maz there instead.

The reality is that, frustrating though they are, Garnacho and Rashford are also our two top scorers this season. Dropping both and playing Mazraoui at RWB almost certainly makes our attack more impotent, not better.

 

[UnitedRepublic]

The reality is that, frustrating though they are, Garnacho and Rashford are also our two top scorers this season. Dropping both and playing Mazraoui at RWB almost certainly makes our attack more impotent, not better.

So what If they are our top scorers it’s not like they’re banging in goals left and right or even creating goals for anyone else. You’re saying top scorers like they are instrumental to the team. The reason for them being top scorers is because they haven’t got the ability to fed their striker and they are taking a lot of shots.

 

[Rojofiam]

I think his physical limitations let him down all the time. It's incredibly sad because I honestly believe he would be one of the best players in the league and the world if he had someone like Saka's body but his own brain and footballing skills.

Still a very good player with a high ceiling who has been doing very well, mind you.

I'm not trying to drag him down, I've just been wondering about his potential ceiling lately, and about the kind of player he could become for us long-term.

 

[Red & White]

He looked bright in the second half but no one was passing it to him. I don’t know why the team wasn’t directed to go down his side more often, whether by the players or coaching team.

 

[sullydnl]

So what If they are our top scorers it’s not like they’re banging in goals left and right or even creating goals for anyone else. You’re saying top scorers like they are instrumental to the team. The reason for them being top scorers is because they haven’t got the ability to fed their striker and they are taking a lot of shots.

So if you remove them from the team, and you replace them with players who are likely to score less goals, then your team likely ends up with less goals.

Them not being all that good doesn't change that basic reality, because they're still obviously bigger goal threats than the alternatives.

 

[UnitedRepublic]

So if you remove them from the team, and you replace them with players who are likely to score less goals, then your team likely ends up with less goals.

Them not being all that good doesn't change that basic reality, because they're still obviously bigger goal threats than the alternatives.

The alternatives are Bruno and Amad I’ll leave you with that.

 

[sullydnl]

The alternatives are Bruno and Amad I’ll leave you with that.

No they're not, because Bruno and Amad are already playing. The alternative is playing someone like Antony or (as the poster above suggested) a fullback at wingback instead of an attacker. Both of which would make our attack worse.

 

[bosnian_red]

He's young and his decision making will improve, but he's rapidly growing into our most important attacking player. Just a menace with the ball, so good at running at defenders and something we've lacked for a while.

 

[Insanity]

The only one who looks threatening in attack at the moment. Let's hope he keeps producing the same, if not better, performances after he signs a new shiny contract.

 

[Ludens the Red]

Initially thought he should be one of the 10s and I do think he would be good there but fully understand why Amorim is sticking with him at RWB. This is the only player in our squad that can consistently provide width and beat his man in those areas. Plus he’s pretty much our most involved attacker even at wingback, don’t know why people are pretending like he’s stuck in our own half the whole game.

Exactly this. Even today which wasn’t his best game. He still kept going and still set the goal up and took and beat his man on a few occasions. The alternative to him at RWB is Diogo Dalot. Diogo Dalot being someone relied upon to provide a consistent attacking outlet is not something anyone needs to see.
Mazraoui is a good player but doesn’t have the athleticism to play the role.

 

[Oranges038]

Never stops trying, it was brilliant bit of work for the goal. There was another he set back as well and nobody was there.

Another good performance at wing back, would like to see him in one for the forward roles.

 

[Bondi77]

Easily our most potent attacking threat.
Great technique and goes at it for the whole game.
If we do not tie Amad down to a long term deal then someone needs their arse kicked at the club.

 

[Ekeke]

I think his physical limitations let him down all the time. It's incredibly sad because I honestly believe he would be one of the best players in the league and the world if he had someone like Saka's body but his own brain and footballing skills.

Still a very good player with a high ceiling who has been doing very well, mind you.

I'm not trying to drag him down, I've just been wondering about his potential ceiling lately, and about the kind of player he could become for us long-term.

He shrugged off 2 challenges and carried on today for a dribble where most would go down and get a freekick. This isnt it.

If he keeps producing in the final third he could be one of the best attackers in the league. For now its just a small sample size but he's doing great compared to his output in previous seasons

 

[Rojofiam]

He shrugged off 2 challenges and carried on today for a dribble where most would go down and get a freekick. This isnt it.

If he keeps producing in the final third he could be one of the best attackers in the league. For now its just a small sample size but he's doing great compared to his output in previous seasons

I hope you're right, and 6 assists in the league already is definitely very impressive considering the number of minutes he's been given, the managerial changes, the team environment and the fact we've been massively struggling so far this season.

Also, I wasn't saying that he's lightweight, but he's not the most physical winger either. He's also not slow, but isn't lightning fast either. I think in the end, it could be his physical profile that stops him from becoming a 30-40 G/A per season player and superstar, but it's not like he'll be regarded as a failure if it doesn't happen. It would be a dream scenario for that to happen. If he "just" becomes our own Bernardo Silva, then he'll already be one of the best signings we've made in the last 20 years and one of our best players in that period too.

 

[TempusFugit]

6 assists in the PL already, only Salah and Saka have more. In a competent team that can get him the ball in good areas/sustain attacks he'd probably have at least 10 already. Don't forget that Ten Hag didn't fancy him and he's only recently showing what he can do under Amorim. Amad is top player material, I'm talking genuine £80m winger type of quality. Currently our only attacking player who genuinely terrifies the opponent when he starts running at them.

 

[criticalanalysis]

Only light in the game really.

 

[UnitedRepublic]

No they're not, because Bruno and Amad are already playing. The alternative is playing someone like Antony or (as the poster above suggested) a fullback at wingback instead of an attacker. Both of which would make our attack worse.

The alternative is Mazraoui at RWB and the same cbs we started today. Same midfield we started today. Why are you making it sound worse than it has to be with Antony.

 

[MiceOnMeth]

Only light in the game really.

Fast becoming the only light in our season