Erik ten Hag explains why Amad Diallo has been used so sparingly for Manchester United
The 21-year-old is yet to start a match this season (Picture: Getty Images)
Erik ten Hag says Amad Diallo has ?deserved more minutes? than he has received this season, with the Manchester United youngster still yet to start a match.
The Ivory Coast international was expected to play a sizeable role this season after an impressive loan at Sunderland last year but a knee injury in the summer saw him sidelined until the end of the year.
Amad made his return to action at the backend of December but has been an unused substitute in eight of United?s last 13 Premier League matches.
He came off the bench to score the winning goal in United?s stunning FA Cup victory over Liverpool last month, while he also gave an encouraging and lively cameo against Coventry City at the weekend despite the team?s implosion.
Yet despite United struggling with injuries, the 21-year-old has only racked up 172 minutes of action this season and plenty of fans would like to see more of him.
United legend Gary Neville actually described it as ‘odd’ how little game time Amad has received, while the player himself recently put out a rather cryptic tweet.
Ten Hag now concedes that Amad should have received more game time and opportunities this season and he is very happy with his development, though he plays in the one area of the pitch where the Dutchman is blessed with options.
Asked about the winger?s lack of opportunities, Ten Hag said: ?Amad deserves it [to play more] but don?t forg...
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