Manchester United Football Club
After making his Ivorian national team debut in March, star Amadou Diallo, a 40 million euro signing in the winter transfer window, made his debut this month with a 97th-minute free-kick that helped the Elephants beat Burkina Faso 2-1.
It was 18-year-old Diallo's first goal for the national team, coming on as a substitute in the 62nd minute of the match, when the team was trailing 0-1. 10 minutes later, Côte d'Ivoire equalized, and Diallo's free-kick in the last minute of extra time helped the team achieve a "Manchester United-style" comeback.
Ivory Coast was awarded a free kick in the penalty area in the 97th minute. A teammate made a false move, Diallo quickly ran and shot with his left foot, the ball flew straight to the top left corner of the goal, the goalkeeper Koffi did not react. The fans in the stands went crazy and his teammates celebrated around him. Match.
Manchester United Football Club
Center back Eric Baye also started.
Diallo was given the Ivory Coast's No. 10 jersey for the game, so after he broke through, many fans compared him to Brazilian King Pele! This is naturally a bit of an exaggeration, as he has also been compared to Atlanta teammate Gomes by
Lionel Messi (1987-), Argentine footballer
, but in reality, as long as young Diallo can approach the level of another African winger, Mahrez, in the future.
Manchester United Football Club
The transfer that brought in Diallo would be considered good value for money.
It's worth noting that Diallo was
Manchester United Football Club
's debut goal came just as quickly, occurring in his 3rd game for the Red Devils. Joining from Atlanta at the beginning of the year
Manchester United Football Club
After scoring four goals in three games for the under-23 youth team, he managed to break into the first team. in February.
Manchester United Football Club
Against AC in the UEFA Cup
Milan (Italy)
At the time, Diallo also came on as a substitute and scored his maiden goal on a header shortly afterward. As of this season, Diallo has made eight appearances, scoring one goal and assisting once.
Manchester United Football Club
Manager Solskjaer made it clear that Diallo has exciting potential. "He's a young boy we've been watching for a couple of years and certainly has a special talent." Sors said, "He has a very good balance, reads the game very well, for a young player he looks very seasoned in his decision making, a kid that we are excited about and can develop further. Of course we know he is young and he will learn his career, he comes to a new country and faces a new style of soccer so we have to be patient with him."
However, Diallo will face an even bigger challenge next season, with the Manchester Evening News UK revealing that
Manchester United Football Club
There are no plans to loan the Ivorian winger for a workout, and another young right winger, Facundo Peristeri, could be loaned out again to La Liga. But staying in
Manchester United Football Club
Means Diallo will face a tough challenge with the summer window
Manchester United Football Club
Interested in bringing in Borussia Dortmund's England winger Sancho, 21, once he joins the team
Manchester United Football Club
At right back alone there are two England internationals in Sancho and Mason Greenwood.
Not only that.
Manchester United Football Club
's left winger Rashford, Daniel
James (name)
Even attackers such as center forward Martial, because of Cavani's presence, could be vying for appearances on the right. Depending on Solskjaer's ability to rotate, the then 19-year-old Diallo may only get a chance to play in domestic cup competitions. Therefore, how to let Diallo get steady progress is not only a test for the talented player himself, but also a test for Solskjaer's coaching level.
