I’m not trying to discredit Amad’s work but the academy guy I just promoted is better than him and you’ll see that against Everton”: Manchester United’s coach Ruben Amorim says ONE academic player he just promoted is better than Amad Diallo. RUBEN AMORIM HAS REPLACED AMAD WITH ONE ACADEMY WINGER AND HE BELIEVES THE GUY IS BETTER THAN DIALLO.

Manchester United Promotes Young Talent Chido Obi-Martin Amid Amad Diallo’s Injury

Manchester United head coach Rúben Amorim has confirmed the promotion of 17-year-old academy winger Chido Obi-Martin to the first team following a significant injury to Amad Diallo. Diallo, who suffered a severe ankle ligament injury during training, is expected to miss the remainder of the season. Addressing the situation in a recent press conference, Amorim expressed his confidence in the young prospect, stating, “I’m not trying to discredit Amad’s work, but the academy guy I just promoted is better than him, and you’ll see that against Everton.”

Obi-Martin’s Rise Through the Ranks

Born on November 29, 2007, in Glostrup, Denmark, to Nigerian Igbo parents, Obi-Martin began his football journey at Danish club KB before joining Arsenal’s academy at 14. During his time with the Gunners, he made headlines with his goal-scoring ability, including a hat-trick for the under-18s and an astonishing ten-goal performance in an under-16 match against Liverpool. His impressive form caught the attention of Manchester United, leading to his transfer in September 2024. He quickly made an impact at United, netting a hat-trick in a 6-0 under-18 victory over Nottingham Forest.

Obi-Martin made his senior debut on February 16, 2025, coming on as a late substitute in a narrow 1-0 league loss to Tottenham Hotspur. Now, with Diallo sidelined, he has a golden opportunity to prove himself on a bigger stage.

A Crucial Clash Against Everton

As Manchester United prepares to take on Everton FC on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at 4:30 AM PST, all eyes will be on Obi-Martin and how he handles the challenge of first-team football. The match carries extra significance as Everton, under former United boss David Moyes, has been in strong form, winning four of their last five Premier League games. They now sit above Manchester United in the standings.

For Amorim, whose tenure has seen United struggle with inconsistent performances and back-to-back defeats, this fixture represents an opportunity to regain momentum. For Obi-Martin, it is a chance to make a lasting impression and solidify his place in the first team during a critical period

for the club.