Diallo determined to make history with Man Utd despite challenges

Manchester United’s turbulent start under new manager Ruben Amorim has seen the team lose five of their last 10 matches in all competitions.

Defeats to Wolves, Bournemouth, and Tottenham have added to the pressure on Amorim, who was appointed after Erik ten Hag’s dismissal.

With the team currently in 14th place, just eight points clear of the relegation zone, the Red Devils are in a difficult position ahead of their clash with Newcastle at Old Trafford on Monday.

However, amidst the struggles, Amad Diallo has been one of the few bright spots for United.

The 22-year-old Ivorian forward, who scored a crucial late winner in the derby against Manchester City, has contributed two goals and six assists in the Premier League this season. Diallo, along with his young teammates, is focused on helping United reclaim their place at the top of English football.

“We are part of the project, we have so many young players for this club, especially Garna (Alejandro Garnacho), Kobbie (Mainoo), Joshua (Zirkzee), Rasmus (Hojlund), me, we are young players who want to make history for this club,” Diallo told MUTV.

“We want to do our best every game. Sometimes it cannot work, but you can see in the pitch we are very focused to do our best for this club, because we want to bring back this club to the level it was before.

“So, for the young lads, we just have to keep going, work hard and the most important thing is to listen to the old men, the old players, learn every day.

“We have now a new manager, he likes to work with young players, and he brings a new system, so we just have to follow it and try to do our best every game.”

Diallo has proved his versatility in the early days of Amorim’s reign, featuring both at right wing-back and in more attacking roles.

“In football this can happen,” he added. “Don’t be focused in only one position. Sometimes you can play as a defender, sometimes as a striker. Wherever the manager puts me I’m ready to fight for the team.

“I just want to play, right wing, number 10, anywhere. I say to the manager if you need me as a ‘keeper I’m ready to do my best, I will fight for the team and for my team-mates. I want to make history for this club.”