Sunderland manager Tony Mowbray called Amad Diallo a “special footballer”.
Diallo, who is at the Stadium of Light until the end of the season, is currently enjoying a remarkable run and has established himself as Sunderland’s best player.
Week after week, the Ivorian is showing why United shelled out big bucks on an unproven talent.
Erik ten Hag himself praised Diallo for his remarkable performances and confirmed that United will allow him to continue his development at Sunderland rather than exercise the option to recall him.
It has been suggested to remember Diallo with United extremely short in attack and in the midst of Antony’s struggles on the right wing.
Mowbray, who has made no secret of his admiration for Diallo, spoke about what could happen to the young striker, saying he is likely to have a chance to shine at Old Trafford.
However, Mowbray cautioned that the demands at United are different compared to those at Sunderland and that Diallo will need to get going as he may not have time to mingle.
The Sunderland manager said: “He [Amad] He is a special footballer. The test for him and his club is: ‘Do you have the level to try to win a Champions League and a Premier League?’ they have to decide, but for us he is an incredible player”.
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“United have to try to win titles, it’s not about giving a youngster the chance to show how good he can be.”
“They have to act. Sunderland are promoted, we can make them grow, we don’t have to win.”
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Mowbray reiterated that Diallo could have a chance to impress in the first team before comparing the 20-year-old to Liverpool midfielder Harvey Eliott.
Mowbray said that in terms of talent, Diallo is similar to Eliott – he knows how to pick a pass when the ball is glued to his feet and also knows when to catch it.
