"I Can’t Believe They Didn’t Start Him!" – Ian Wright and Gary Neville Shocked by Amorim’s Decision to Bench Amad Diallo

Former Arsenal striker Ian Wright and Sky Sports pundit Gary Neville were left in disbelief when Manchester United head coach Rúben Amorim made the surprising decision not to start Amad Diallo in their 2-0 defeat to Arsenal at the Emirates on Wednesday.

Despite Manchester United’s strong defensive performance in the first half, they struggled to create chances going forward. It wasn’t until the second half that Arsenal broke the deadlock, scoring two goals from set-pieces. But amid this loss, Wright and Neville were particularly shocked by Amorim’s choice to leave Amad on the bench.

Amad has been one of Manchester United’s standout performers in recent weeks, earning praise for his skill and attacking threat. Both Wright and Neville couldn’t believe that the young Ivorian was left out of the starting lineup, especially with the team lacking creativity in the first half.

Wright voiced his shock, saying: “That guy [Amad] frightens me to death!” Neville, agreeing with Wright’s assessment, added, “Amad has been the best player at Man United for the last few weeks. He has been outstanding!”

Wright went further, expressing disbelief at the decision to start Mason Mount instead of Amad: “I can’t believe they didn’t start him! He worries me, but what are they doing getting Mason Mount on?”

After coming on as a substitute at halftime, Amad made an immediate impact and brought more energy and dynamism to United’s attack. He replaced Diogo Dalot on the right, and with some adjustments in positioning, United’s offensive play looked sharper.

Amad was involved in the final third, completing three passes into that area and contributing one key touch in Arsenal’s penalty box. He also showcased his dribbling skills, completing two out of three attempted dribbles.

Defensively, Amad didn’t shy away from his responsibilities either. He won his only tackle, made two recoveries, and contributed with a clearance and an interception.

Amad’s performance in the second half proved that he is an asset to Manchester United. While his current role as a right wing-back has been effective, many believe that he has the potential to evolve into a more attacking No. 10 in the future.

It remains to be seen how Amorim will handle his development and whether Amad will earn a starting spot in the upcoming matches. But with his recent form, it’s clear that Amad is one of Manchester United’s most exciting talents, and Wright and Neville’s concerns may only further prove how valuable he can be to the team.