Getty

Amad Diallo hits out at Championship’s Young Player of the Season decision as Sunderland man snubbed for Bristol City’s Alex Scott

Manchester United loanee Amad Diallo is not impressed at having missed out on Championship's Young player of the Year the award for this season.

Diallo shining with Sunderland
But misses out on award
Alex Scott picks up trophy instead

WHAT HAPPENED? Diallo has enjoyed an impressive season in the Championship, scoring 12 times for the Black Cats since arriving on loan from United. However, he's been beaten to the division's Young Player of the Season Award by Bristol's Scott. The decision was announced at the EFL Awards, with Diallo subsequently reacting on social media.

🏆 TOP STORY: Spurs consider sacking Stellini after Newcastle humiliation

📣 HAVE YOUR SAY: Where should Harry Kane go this summer?

🚨 MUST READ: Wout Weghorst: Man Utd's unlikely cult hero

WHAT THEY SAID: "Young player, who?" he wrote on Twitter, accompanied by two laughing emojis. Scott has made 40 appearances this season for the Robins, contributing five assists and scoring once. City are down in 14th place in the table, while Sunderland are pushing for promotion.

THE BIGGER PICTURE: Diallo could be playing in the Premier League next season. Erik ten Hag is currently planning on using the youngster in his squad for the 2022-23 campaign, following his impressive loan spell at Sunderland. Diallo has already made it clear that it's his "dream" to play in the top flight with Manchester United and that he's hoping for a chance to prove his worth at Old Trafford next season.

Article continues below

IN TWO PHOTOS: