Michael Carrick handed Benjamin \u0160e\u0161ko a start against Crystal Palace and, in doing so, named Amad Diallo among his substitutes for the first time. The decision followed a string of decisive contributions from the summer signing from RB Leipzig.<\/p>\n
\u0160e\u0161ko had earlier been introduced with 15 minutes to play in a match at Old Trafford where United\u2019s midfield faltered in the absence of Casemiro. After the team surrendered a 2\u20130 lead, \u0160e\u0161ko delivered a 94th-minute winner and later came off the bench to score match-changing strikes against West Ham United and Everton. Those interventions have earned him the centre-forward role ahead of Bryan Mbeumo, who had been deployed through the middle with Matheus Cunha and Amad operating ahead of Bruno Fernandes.<\/p>\n
Starting XI: Senne Lammens; Diogo Dalot, Harry Maguire, Leny Yoro, Luke Shaw; Casemiro, Kobbie Mainoo; Bryan Mbeumo, Bruno Fernandes, Matheus Cunha; Benjamin \u0160e\u0161ko.<\/p>\n
Substitutes: Altay Bay\u0131nd\u0131r (GK), Ayden Heaven, Tyrell Malacia, Noussair Mazraoui, Jack Moorhouse, Tyler Fletcher, Manuel Ugarte, Amad Diallo, Joshua Zirkzee.<\/p>\n
Amad had been one of the few bright spots during Ruben Amorim\u2019s tenure. He adapted to a wingback role, contributing at the sharp end while fulfilling defensive duties. “Such was Amad\u2019s quality, Amorim openly asked the club for a right-footed version of the 23-year-old.” He scored his second goal of the season in the 4\u20134 draw with Bournemouth at Old Trafford before leaving for the Africa Cup of Nations, where he also scored for the Elephants.<\/p>\n
By the time Amad returned, Amorim had been sacked and Carrick appointed. Mbeumo\u2019s move into a central role allowed Amad to resume a natural position on the right, but he has failed to register a goal or assist under Carrick. Statistical comparisons show a drop in output: Pre-AFCON (15 games) Amad had 2 goals, 0.26 xG\/90, 2.2 shots per 90, 2 assists, 0.23 xA\/90 and 2.0 chances created per 90. Post-AFCON (6 games) he has 0 goals, 0.17 xG\/90, 1.4 shots per 90 and 0.12 xA\/90.<\/p>\n
Given \u0160e\u0161ko\u2019s recent form, Carrick\u2019s selection reflects a preference for the player currently changing games from the bench into a starting role.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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