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What impact can Amad Diallo have as an FPL asset at Manchester United?

Teenage sensation Amad Diallo is finally joining up with Manchester United after agreeing a £40million move in the summer.

After spending all season hoping Borussia Dortmund would lower their asking price for Jadon Sancho, Diallo was one of four players brought in by the Red Devils towards the end of the transfer window.

But anyone thinking of Diallo as a panic buy or a runner’s up prize to the England international could be in for a rude awakening.

The 18-year-old winger has been described by some as a “generational talent” and one of the best players in the world at his age.

He made such an impression at Atlanta in the first half of the season that boss Gian Piero Gasperini was eager to keep him for longer, only for Man United to insist on the move.

This would lead you to believe Diallo will feature straight away in the Man United first-team, but Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is so far keeping his cards close to his chest.

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“I’ve seen there’s been lots of expectations on Amad and rightly so, an exciting player with fantastic attributes we look forward to developing. It’s important we give him that time to settle in, if it’s in the under-23s or if he looks ready to go into the first team, I don’t know yet.”

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

Prodigy

Not much data exists for us to be able to read much into Diallo’s game, having played just under an hour of senior team football in two appearances.

But already in this time, the youngster got himself onto the scoresheet in Atalanta’s 7-1 demolition of Udinese, cutting in from the right to score with his left foot.

Footage shared widely on social media shows Diallo loves to get the ball on the right hand side before dribbling inside and taking on the full-back.

As for his playing style, former teammates at Atalanta have gone as far as to describe him in the same breath as Lionel Messi.

“He plays like Messi. There are defenders in the first team that sometimes cannot stop him. To stop him in training we have to kick him.”

Papu Gomez

In a piece on The Athletic, Wyscout determine Diallo’s key attributes as excellent close control, a low centre of gravity and lightning quick acceleration.

And far from a one-trick-pony, special mention is given to his ability to go on the outside of the full-back and cross the ball well with his right foot.

According to Wyscout figures, Diallo has attempted 9.01 dribbles per 90 minutes, which is a high amount even for a winger.

The wonderkid is also not fouled very often, showing a hidden strength despite his diminutive appearance and a preference for riding tackles.

All of the above persuaded Solskjaer to part with a large amount for a player relatively untested at senior level, watching him personally in the UEFA Youth League where he terrorised Manchester City.

“We have followed Amad for a number of years and having watched him myself, I believe he is one of the most exciting young prospects in the game. Manchester United has a proud history of developing young players and everything is in place to enable Amad to reach his potential here. It will take him time to adapt but his speed, vision and fantastic dribbling ability will stand him in good stead to make the transition. He is a player with all of the raw attributes that are needed to be an important player for Manchester United in the years to come.”

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

Prospects

Judging by Ole’s words above, it sounds like Diallo is going to be eased in this season, rather than jumping straight in to the first team set-up.

It may be worth noting another promising winger, Facundo Pellistri (£5.2m), signed in the summer, has yet to feature in the Premier League and has mainly been playing at an Under-23 level.

However, should Diallo impress in training and at the lower levels, the Red Devils’ struggles on the right hand side of their attack may force Solskjaer’s hand in introducing Diallo early.

Mason Greenwood (£7.1m) has struggled to replicate the form he showed last season on the right, and his game suggests he is more suited to a role through the middle.

Greenwood below-par and

Marcus Rashford (£9.6m), Dan James (£6.2m) and Juan Mata (£5.8m) have also been trialled with limited success down United’s right-hand side, with Ole even opting to ditch winger completely in some games and move to a midfield diamond.

But the diamond does not look like it will be a long-term solution, with Solskjaer stating on numerous occasions about how he wants his sides to play with pace and width.

And United hit a purple patch of form with Greenwood in the side last season, allowing him and Rashford to cut inside from wide and Anthony Martial (£8.8m) to play through the middle.

Diallo’s game looks like it suits this system perfectly and he could find himself gaining minutes sooner rather than later and in one of the league’s most potent attacks.

Value

Assuming Diallo comes in around the same value as Pellistri, this puts him in direct competition with a budget enablers such as Tomas Soucek (£5.2m) at West Ham and Raphinha (5.5m) of Leeds.

Without more to go on, it’s difficult to make a case to add Diallo to our teams until we get an idea of how Ole is going to incorporate him.

But should Diallo hit the ground running, he may ironically turn into last season’s Mason Greenwood, the man he is tipped to replace on the right-wing.

1,381 Comments Post a Comment
  1. The Train Driver
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Hope I don't regret getting Saka over Gundo...

    1. ilikewud
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Gundo felt like more of a punt than Saka - if it's close I'll be happy!

    2. Fudgy
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      I did the opposite so it will 100% work out for you

    3. Digital-Real
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      you will, Gundo can finish, Saka can't.

  2. ilikewud
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Where did all those KDB will 100% be rested go? I want to have a word 😉

    1. Corgz Dark side of the Loon
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Yeah, show your self........Cmon KDB lets do this !!!!

    2. OverTinker
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      This - everyone posting without source should get temporary ban

      1. ilikewud
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        We all make bad calls or say something that ends up being wrong but the number of folks just doing it to do it was sad.

        1. OverTinker
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          Such a talk shouldn't be without source

    3. Konstaapeli
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Some men just want to see the world burn...

      1. ilikewud
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        100%

  3. Digital-Real
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Thought Mahrez was a cup player only?

    1. OverTinker
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      your fault

    2. ilikewud
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      I was trying to fit him in my team but couldn't even come close. Hope he does well for owners.

    3. Pep bites Kun
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Hate to state the obvious - he has played in PL before 😉

  4. Tsparkes10
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Gundo, KDB and Dias on FH... No Villa, 3 Leeds and 2 Southampton. Still tempted to Bb. Salah, Adams, McCarthy to Sterling, Antonio, De Gea (-8).

  5. OverTinker
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    I don't think KDB did anything last time he started as a false 9. It was way back in last season.

    1. Brosstan
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      He scored and got an assist..

      1. OverTinker
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        I don't think so - though I don't remember it clearly.

        1. Nice to Finally Michu
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          Against Chelsea

          1. OverTinker
            • 5 Years
            3 years, 2 months ago

            hmm

    2. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      It was literally last week. He got 14 points against Chelsea.

    3. Corgz Dark side of the Loon
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      You mean apart from the 13 pts

      1. OverTinker
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Yes I didn't watch the match at all so had no idea of his postion.

    4. Ron_Swanson
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      This is my favourite post of the day

      1. OverTinker
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Hope he scores a hattrick

    5. Neves say Neves
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      I love this site

    6. Von Lipwig
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      hahahahaha

    7. Peter Ouch
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Hahahaha great one

    8. Canarinha
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      u high bro? i want some...why im asking

      1. OverTinker
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        didn't watch the last match 😀

  6. The VAR Team
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Seems like lots of people went Sterling. Wasn’t he always a doubt?

    1. Brosstan
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      The same sheep who picked McGoldrick

      1. Krafty Werks
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Bah!! Sterling brace off the bench confirmed!!

    2. Sun Jihai
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Not really, just those being more vocal here
      In reality he's in less than 5% of top 10k teams (Gundogan is double that)

    3. F_Ivanovic
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      He was confirmed fit but against a depleted brighton side it makes sense that Pep wouldn't even bother risking him (even if he is fine) for a full game

      1. The VAR Team
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Okay, missed this. Cheers

  7. Silecro
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    I am clinging to my silly hope that last time i've had Raz as a captain, it was last year after covid break when he also came from bench and hauled for goal and assist...will happily take assist now

    1. ilikewud
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Could do, I think it's more likely that he stays benched. Who is your VC?

      1. Silecro
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Bruno, not much better

        1. ilikewud
          • 3 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          Oh well! It is what it is! Hopefully, he comes on and gets something for you.

  8. Krafty Werks
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Sterling FH punt derailed...grrr, suppose he could still come on late and get a brace?!! A man can only dream?!!

    1. popey
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      ditto its the hope that kills you!

      1. Krafty Werks
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Haha, it's not over til the fat Gazza sings mate? Thoughts and prayers are with you!!

  9. Flair
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Brief desire to get City offensive assets on FH19 has evaporated bar Gundo

  10. Milk, 1 Šuker
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    The Gundy gamble is on!!!

    1. ilikewud
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Fingers crossed it comes off for you chaps!

      1. Milk, 1 Šuker
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Cheers dude

  11. tuturututu
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    BBing for GW19

    Meslier, Fabianski
    Robbo, Stones, Coufal, Justin, Alioski
    Salah, Bruno, Rashford, Maddison, Soucek
    Firmino, Bamford, Giroud

    What do you think ?

    1. ilikewud
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      I'm sorry but I'm not a fan. Firmino, Giroud, Maddison all seem odd picks to me.

      1. The VAR Team
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        I’m sorry but I’m not a fan.

    2. Superflymonk
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Giroud and Maddison massive doubts. The rest look decent.

  12. Old Man
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    The year that just keeps on giving. Sterling benched. Thank you God. Not.

    1. OverTinker
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      ....against those tired legs

      1. Old Man
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        No, I'm the one with the tired legs. After this latest blow I have a tired old head too.

    2. diesel001
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      This guy is a good FPL player too (look at the season history). And struggling outside the Top 1m so far this season. Like Lateriser.

  13. The Hunt
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Wow, what a bizarre game. On a Free Hit and I've got Stones & KDB coming up. However, I need a Brighton goal and a KDB two pointer as my two closest mini league rivals have double City at the back and the armband on Kevin. I've also got Sterling but I'm hoping that he doesn't come on as Ampadu's my first sub. Crazy!

    1. ilikewud
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      This is why I've stopped checking my mini leagues - Their teams and decision affected my team too much. Stop checking in GW 4 and have gone from 4.5 to 400k.

    2. Konstaapeli
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      😆

      Would wish you luck if I didn't have double city def and armband on Kevin 😉

    3. FPLShaqiri
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Haha rollercoaster ride for you!

  14. Hotdogs for Tea
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    No way Cancelo will play both games in the double after starts in PL on 3rd, EFL on 6th, FA on 10th, tonight on 13th and 17th & 20th in GW19.

    1. Big boy Bowen
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Is it worth taking the risk going without incase he does though?

      1. ilikewud
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        This - even though I went stones lol

      2. Hotdogs for Tea
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        center backs do less running so probably less of a risk.

        Expect Walker, Mendy, Zinc & Cancelo to share the load over the two easy fixtures in DGW19.

    2. FPL.team
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Pep keeps saying how Cancelo could play every day if he needed to.

      1. teneighty
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Pep also said he was tired.

        I just don't listen to Pep anymore.

        1. FPL.team
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          Wise words my friend.

    3. Cok3y5murf
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Walker, Mendy next game

    4. elwardio
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Only played 45 mins in cup I think which is a bit of a rest at least

  15. RAFA THE GAFFA
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Is the Soton Leeds game postponed then? Seen a few mentions but not seen any hot topic or anything on sky sports about it

    1. Weak Become Heros
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      They’ll (Shrews) need to make a decision on it soon if it is to go ahead next week.

  16. Art Vandelay
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    I just hope Pep roulette doesn't scupper the logic that a rest this week ensures two starts for Sterling in the DGW...

    That is, of course, no consolation to the FHers.

    Fingers crossed for something off the bench,

    Sterling against tired legs...

  17. JONALDINHO
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    KDB(C), Cancelo and Dias. Do me proud!

    1. built_this_city
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      same three.

  18. gooberman
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Sterling benched. Scenes.

  19. Superflymonk
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    You heard it here first. Bernado Silva will haul tonight. Double-digit score probs. Too bad I was limited by funds but he would've been my third city player if money wasn't an issue. If I was on a free hit he'd been in my team.

    1. Art Vandelay
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      You heard it here first. Bernardo slight niggle in the warm up...

    2. F_Ivanovic
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      suppose you put a big bet on then that he'll score?

      1. Superflymonk
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Nah, don't do bets

  20. Gnu
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Looking back at my previous history when a chip has been played, I can confidently predict that KdB will get injured in the first 30 minutes with Sterling coming on and having a worldly. 😉

    1. Big boy Bowen
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Would cause an absolute FFS meltdown

    2. Art Vandelay
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      I had TC on him, I think it was last season, when he hobbled off at 30 in the first game (Spurs?)

      1. Gnu
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        That sounds about right and fairly typical for me - the curse started with Milner DGW all those years back I think.

  21. F_Ivanovic
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Sterling could still do a salah, i'm not celebrating anything yet.

    1. Pep bites Kun
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      You'll be back 20 mins in with the rest of the flock 😉

  22. FPLtfs
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Does Leeds and Soton still have a double next week? Read something about their game being postponed?

    1. FPL.team
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Pretty much guaranteed that no.

  23. Hazz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Love that Sterling benching, but he can easily score points if he comes on. Brighton are seaweed.

  24. SHOOTER MCGINN
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    That Brighton team is so poor. This will be 2-0 City with minimal effort from both sides. Preserving energy and not fighting the inevitable.

  25. CrouchDown
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    I feel robbed that my GW19 planning is undone.

    Adams + Dallas > Antonio + Dawson (-4) ?

  26. Peter Ouch
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    I've got dias kdb cancelo but I am not excited

    Its one of these Mahrez Gameweeks

  27. Brosstan
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    KDB (C) fail, Gundo will hover up the points as usual.

    1. built_this_city
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      lol - games not even started!

      1. Brosstan
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        And yet the (C) fail is all but confirmed.

    2. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Having Gundo as well, I'll take that too.

    3. Von Lipwig
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      let's hope so

  28. Forza Papac
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Start Wood (whu, liv) or Bamford (BHA)?

    1. Gudjohnsen
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Bamford

    2. Jonesfromthere
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      bam

    3. Von Lipwig
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      game not canceled yet is it?

  29. Ruudy Van
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Got Sterling C instead of having Kane in my team 🙁

    1. Old Man
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      I took Kane out too, missing the price bonus into the bargain, but I didn't captain Sterling - you have my sympathies.

  30. Krafty Werks
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Well at least i'll get Brewster off the bench if Sterling doesn't get a cameo!! (said no one ever).