Michael Carrick comment says it all about Amad amid Man United transfer hint
Amad’s future at Manchester United is under the microscope following the winger’s cryptic post on social media
Amad’s list of admirers is growing(Image: PA)
Amad has become a vital figure at Manchester United during a challenging period.
The 23-year-old has been among the club’s most reliable and adaptable performers under different managers. The gifted forward was deployed at right wing-back by former head coach Ruben Amorim and generally impressed in the role.
Following Amorim’s dismissal and Michael Carrick’s appointment as interim manager, he has been restored to his preferred attacking position on the right wing.
However, after featuring in Carrick’s opening six matches, Amad was named among the substitutes for Sunday’s victory over Crystal Palace and Wednesday’s loss to 10-man Newcastle. Despite being highly valued at Old Trafford, there are indications that Amad could be considering his options.
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‘Dream to work with’
Carrick made a point of commending Amad after omitting him from the starting XI against Palace. Justifying his choice to select match-winner Benjamin Sesko instead, he explained: “It’s not as if from week to week that all of a sudden we’re really a fan of certain players and then the next week you’re on the bench, and we don’t like you anymore.
“It’s a little bit on certain games, certain types, certain strengths. Amad has been massive for us. It’s not a major downside that he didn’t start. He’s a big player for us. I think that’s our approach to it, and the boys have been fantastic.”
On Amad, Carrick continued: “He’s such a dream to work with. His attitude, he’s so positive, he wants to learn, he wants to keep pushing. He asks for more, ‘What can I do more? How can I improve?’ He’s desperate to do well, and he’s been a huge part of the team.”
Transfer warning
Between the Palace and Newcastle games, Amad shared an intriguing message on social media that some have interpreted as a transfer hint. Posting an image of himself celebrating in a United strip on his Snapchat profile, he wrote: “What is meant to grow does not stay in the same place forever.”
The post could also be understood as suggesting that a player cannot always feature or play in the same position.
‘Wasting talent’
Amorim’s choice to utilise the attack-minded Amad as a wing-back drew criticism earlier this season. The decision was shaped by the signing of Bryan Mbeumo from Brentford, but still left many baffled, including former West Brom, Middlesbrough and Blackburn manager Tony Mowbray.
Speaking on No Tippy Tappy Football, the 61-year-old said: “Why would you be so stuck on one system and trying to force Amad as a right wing-back? Amad, who’s a brilliant footballer, Man United class, I would suggest. I speak to [former United defender] Gary Pallister a lot about this. Amad, he’s a genius.
“The ball’s stuck to his left foot. He is a brilliant football player and a brilliant human being. And you’re playing him at right wing-back just to fit into your system?”
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