Manchester United fans react as Amad Diallo makes his first-team debut
It was a night to remember in Turin for Manchester United and Amad Diallo in the Europa League.
The Red Devils saw off a couple of early scares to stamp their authority on the game. They ran Real Sociedad ragged and came away 4-0 winners on the night. It would be fair to assume that the tie is as good as done.
While Bruno Fernandes & co. took the accolades for the goals, Amad Diallo wrote what could be a small yet significant note in United history.
Having joined the club only last month, there was a lot of hype surrounding the Ivorian wonderkid. He had impressed in the Under-23s and it was only a matter of time before he made his first-team bow.
That moment came late in the second half with the game done and dusted. The 18-year-old looked up to the challenge and showed glimpses of promise. He completed 3/3 dribbles in just 12 minutes, more than any other player on the pitch.
There is still some way to go before Diallo begins to start games on a regular basis. But for now, he has had his first taste of action and surely be eager for more.
We take a look at how fans reacted to the moment on Twitter.
Fans react as Diallo makes first-team bow for United
Amad Diallo completed three take-ons for Man Utd against Real Sociedad, more than any other player in the second half.
— 🅿️ Prestige 🦅 (@OjokoTimipre) February 18, 2021
He only came on in the 82nd minute.
The New Mbappe 🔥🔥🔥🔥
He’s dribbling skills will be crazy. I like what I’m seeing. More game time as well
— Bruno_Fernandes ⚽️👹🔱 (@D_Simba94) February 18, 2021
Well played Amad, future United star 😊
— ManUtdTgirl (@ManUtdTgirl) February 18, 2021
This guy was phenomenal he has a great future at the club
— Clinton Duniya™® (@Clin_dunes) February 18, 2021
Hopefully the start of a wonderful career at OT. Good luck amad
— ryan (@rymufc77) February 18, 2021
Hopefully can play the full 90 in the second leg now 👍
— AMac (@anpan_85) February 18, 2021
Can’t wait to see more of him 🔥👏
— SAF 🇾🇪 (@SirAlexGod) February 18, 2021
Decent debut
— TheFootballLane (@TheFootballLan1) February 18, 2021
Didnt get enough time to do much but looked alright in the game
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There’s something about him and you like it. Didn’t get so much time though.
— H u s s e i n 7⃣ (@imhpio) February 19, 2021
I would get him on sooner instead of Martial. It was a game he could build a lot of confidences to fit in.
Hope to see more from Amad soon.
Even Though He Didn’t Get Much Time On The Pitch and On The Ball.
— BOND WITH THE RHYTHM (@SPYC9T1) February 18, 2021
His Movement Off The Ball Was Superb In Helping Telles Down The Left Hand Side.
He’s Got A Bright Future and I See Positive Signs In The Few Minutes He Had.
