“Honestly, we’re all shocked for his decision to bench him… He’s currently our best player but anyway the coach knows better”: Kobbie Mainoo shocked by Erik ten Hag decision to bench £77m Star who has been amazing so far
Manchester United winger Amad was the unfortunate player to drop out against Liverpool in the 3-0 defeat.
Alejandro Garnacho was brought into Manchester United’s starting line-up, and while Erik ten Hag was urged to drop Marcus Rashford, it was Mad who was left out of the team.
This was an unpopular decision, with Amad winning Manchester United’s player of the month award just days earlier.
Amad had scored in the recent game against Brighton and should have started against Liverpool – no matter who he replaced.
Amad improved United
Amad came off the bench in the 69th minute with Manchester United already 3-0 down. The game was already lost.
What he did do, was improve United’s overall play, Amad offered a lot more than Alejandro Garnacho, who failed to justify his own inclusion in the side.
It was a big call from Erik ten Hag to drop Amad, and the Ivorian winger showed what an error it was when he came on.
David May told MUTV’s Matchday Review: “Amad made a big difference down right hand side attacking the full-back, creating chances.”
Phil Bardsley was in agreement, noting that Amad made an immediate impact after being introduced.
He said: “He always does, I’m a huge fan of him. he looks like he enjoys his football. He always looks like he’s going to create something, or score a goal.
“He gets fans on the edge of their seats, his first touch when he came on, he backed Robertson onto the edge of the box and forced a corner.”
