Amad’s ‘Breathtaking’ Performances Align with Manchester United’s ‘Dreamed Of’ Talent

As a Manchester United fan writer for BBC Sport, the author’s role involves analyzing trending sentiments and offering personal perspectives, a task they believe they perform effectively. Marcus Rashford and Joshua Zirkzee each scored two goals in Manchester United’s 4-0 victory over Everton on Sunday, providing a significant and welcome boost. Andre Onana achieved his sixth Premier League clean sheet of the season, a notable performance that places him at the forefront of the Golden Glove competition. However, the focus of discussion today shifts to a different subject, as one particular player has become the primary topic among the fanbase following the match against Everton at Old Trafford. That player is Amad. Within a single month, the 22-year-old from the Ivory Coast has, through his compelling performances, seemingly validated Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s decision to approve his £19m transfer in 2021, while simultaneously raising questions about Erik ten Hag’s previous limited utilization of the player. Although it has taken several years, this talent aligns with what Manchester United personnel had envisioned during scouting visits to Bergamo. Ruud van Nistelrooy previously provided him with an opportunity to showcase his abilities, and Ruben Amorim is now actively featuring him. Amad’s performance on Sunday was described as breathtaking, with the author noting the impression that there were effectively two Manchester United number 16s on the field. His characteristic play involves using acceleration and tenacity to dispossess defenders before either scoring himself or setting up a goal for his teammates. This was evident in his 120th-minute winning goal during last season’s FA Cup quarter-final against Liverpool, a goal that could potentially be remembered as the turning point for his Manchester United career. The same pattern was observed in the second goal of his match-winning brace against PAOK under Van Nistelrooy, and in three of the four goals scored against Everton. Amad’s effective ball control and relentless effort without possession are seen as ideal attributes for a right-wing-back in Amorim’s system and contribute to his status as a highly popular figure among supporters. The signing of his new Manchester United contract before next summer is anticipated as a certainty and is expected to be met with widespread approval.