“He is treating me the same way he did to Jadon Sancho. Benching me for no reason. But I never complained. I train much better than any other winger in the club but I never get to play. It’s not fair at all”-BREAKINGS NEWS as Manchester United winger fumes while blasting Erik ten Hag after the coach claims that Antony trains better than him
During Manchester United’s Europa League match against Fenerbahce, frustration was apparent on winger Amad Diallo’s face when he was only subbed on in the 89th minute, sparking fan discussions about his restricted game time.
The 22-year-old began the season strongly, winning United’s Player of the Month award in August for impressive displays against teams such as Manchester City, Brighton, and Fulham. Despite this early form, Diallo has only been in the starting lineup once in United’s last five games, with manager Erik ten Hag favoring other players.
With United facing multiple injuries, fans expected Diallo to get more time on the pitch in Turkey. However, Ten Hag made an unexpected choice, positioning full-back Noussair Mazraoui in the No. 10 role. Later, with the score tied 1-1 and United pushing for a goal, Ten Hag chose to substitute Antony for Marcus Rashford.
After the game, Ten Hag explained his decision: “Amad is doing well, but Antony has shown consistent performance in training. He’s a constant threat, and I believed his presence could help us secure a win.” Diallo finally entered the game following Antony’s late injury, but fans felt his appearance came too late to change the outcome. Before his substitution, United’s coaching staff, including Ruud van Nistelrooy, Rene Hake, and Andreas Georgson, tried to lift Diallo’s spirits as he looked visibly disappointed on the sidelines.
This moment quickly went viral, with fans expressing their views on social media. One fan tweeted, “Whether Amad is ready or not, playing a right-back in his position feels like a big insult.” Another said, “He has every reason to feel frustrated.”
Similar opinions followed, with one supporter commenting, “Amad has shown his attacking skills all season. Why was Antony preferred over him? Strange choice.” Another added, “Seeing Amad genuinely upset made sense; he’s one of our best attackers, yet he sat on the bench when we needed a goal.”
A final comment captured the sentiment of many fans: “For Amad Diallo, tonight must feel like a setback, reflecting how he’s viewed at United r
ight now.”
