Man Utd boss Ruben Amorim reveals the trait Amad Diallo improved after just three days under his tutelage after replacing Erik ten Hag

The 22-year-old winger was deployed in an unusual right-wing-back role by Amorim in his 3-4-3 formation in their 1-1 draw against Ipswich Town. The United boss had earlier spoken of fielding full-backs in the wing-backs' role in his new system, however, due to the unavailability of four central defenders, he was forced to use right-back Noussair Mazraoui on the right side of his three-man backline.

After the game, the Portuguese coach spoke highly of Amad, who contributed with the assist for Marcus Rashford's second-minute strike. The Red Devils boss also revealed one aspect of the youngster that has improved since he took charge at Old Trafford replacing Erik ten Hag.

Speaking to reporters after the match, the 39-year-old said, "I think it was very good, he has improved a lot. Since these three days, he improved so much defensively but for him, the opponent he had all the time was the left back (Leif Davis).

"So it’s like a winger follows the left back. It’s so much easier I think because he doesn’t have to think, 'can I jump in the centre back or not?' He just follows one guy and goes forward and it’s like a game of man-to-man game in that area. He was so focused on everything, I think he did a great job."

The Premier League giants will now aim to register their first win in the Amorim era in the midweek as they face Bodoe/Glimt in a Europa League clash on Thursday.