Man United boss Ole Solskjaer was left impressed with Amad Diallo’s display against AC Milan. However, the youngster still has a lot to learn.
Amad Diallo was one of the shining lights for the Red Devils as they played out to a 1-1 draw against AC Milan in the Europa League.
The 18-year-old came on in the second half, replacing Frenchman Anthony Martial who appeared to have suffered a knock.
Diallo only needed five minutes before getting a first senior goal, latching onto Bruno Fernandes’ cross with a backwards header.
For the United fans all over, that goal brought back memories of a similar Javier Hernandez (Chicharito) header against Stoke 10 years ago.
While Solskjaer has described the youngster as ‘creative’, the United boss was quick to downplay the hype surrounding Diallo.
“He’s creative and he plays with freedom.” the Norweigian said to the club’s website.
“Great pass from Bruno [Fernandes] by the way, that’s what makes the goal. Amad, he has been on the pitch before, but a good goal. He has loads to learn and he’ll be better having had that [time].”
Simon Kjær scored the late equalizer for Milan and many felt Dean Henderson could have saved that effort. Solskjaer also gave his verdict on that.
“Well, it’s a header from six yards. He can save it from there; I’ve seen him save from there. ” the United boss added.
“But it’s the structure we lose, we dropped a yard or two too deep and we get blocked. Kjaer makes a good run, he’s strong and his marker is blocked off and he gets the header on it. “
“We should have attacked the ball with the men we had there. It’s disappointing but that can happen. I’ve been part of a team that scored in injury-time in Europe myself from a set-play!“
The tie still remains in the balance and there’s all to play for when both sides meet in Milan next Thursday for the return leg.
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