It is “almost criminal” that Amad Diallo is only now getting the chance to shine and there is still a “bumpy ride” ahead for supporters under Ruben Amorim, says Manchester United fan Kim Burdett.
In a Manchester derby lacking quality, 22-year-old Diallo proved to be the difference-maker for United after winning the penalty that brought the equaliser and then scoring just a minute later to give his side bragging rights over their city rivals.
“The turnaround [in the game], I don’t have enough words for Amad,” Burdett told BBC Radio 5 Live Breakfast.
“He is just absolutely phenomenal and how he did not get more game time under [Erik] Ten Hag is almost criminal really when you see what he is capable of.
“We are very lucky to have him.”
United had looked set for a third successive Premier League defeat before the late turnaround, adding a crucial win to Amorim’s mixed start as manager.
“We have not had a perfect start under Amorim but we knew that was going to be the case because he has not got the players at his disposal that he really wants in order to make his system work,” Burdett added.
“We know it is going to be a bit of a bumpy ride for a little while until he gets everything in place. The good thing, as a United fan, now – having had Ten Hag for a couple of years when the players are looking lost and confused and don’t know what they are doing – is at least now we have an idea of what to expect.
“Players have more of an idea of what they are supposed to be doing and there is a plan, which we have been missing for so long.”