Amad Diallo's moment! Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag reveals plans for young winger ahead of run-in

Diallo's journey this season has been riddled with challenges, starting with a knee injury sustained during pre-season that sidelined him until December. Despite his setbacks, he has shown glimpses of his potential when he scored the decisive goal to eliminate Liverpool from the FA Cup in March.

After making a comeback, Diallo has patiently awaited his chance to shine, diligently working to regain match fitness and catch up in training. Ten Hag is finally starting to acknowledge his efforts and revealed that the 21-year-old will be more involved in the final stretch of the season with United fighting for a European berth.

Speaking on Amad, Ten Hag told reporters: "Amad is doing really well. We have a lot of competition in the front line and especially, I know, front players you have to give them trust. But they have to prove it and there is coming a certain point when things turn around and go against them. There is always a thin line between giving them trust but yeah there is coming a point where other players will get more chances, that is clear.

“Amad had a very bad injury so for a long period in this season he was out, he wasn’t available. But he returned and needed some time to get back, to get match fit, he needed training and in some areas, he needed to catch up. It’s fair now he gets his minutes. He has to keep fighting and set his performance in the minutes he gets. Not gets but deserves I think. And from thereon, you get your position in the starting XI.”

The upcoming fixture against Burnley at Old Trafford presents an opportunity for Diallo to showcase his skills and make a strong case in front of Ten Hag. Since his arrival from Atalanta in January 2021, in a deal worth £37.2 million ($46.2 million), Amad has failed to live up to expectations tallying two goals in 15 appearances. However, things are turning brighter for the Ivory Coast international.