He is treating me the same way he did to Jadon Sancho. Benching me for no reason. But I never complained. I train much better than any other winger in the club but I never get to play. It’s not fair at all”-BREAKINGS NEWS as Manchester United winger fumes while blasting Erik ten Hag after the coach claims that Antony trains better than him

Manchester United winger Amad Diallo looked visibly frustrated during Thursday night’s Europa League match against Fenerbahce, as he was only subbed on in the 89th minute—a decision that has sparked discussion among fans.

The 22-year-old had a strong start to the season, even earning United’s Player of the Month award for August after standout performances against Manchester City, Brighton, and Fulham. Despite this, Diallo has started just once in United’s last five matches, with Erik ten Hag favoring other options.

With United’s squad thin due to injuries, many expected Diallo to play a prominent role in Turkey. Instead, Ten Hag made the surprising decision to start full-back Noussair Mazraoui in the No. 10 role. Later, as United searched for a winning goal with the game tied at 1-1, Ten Hag brought on Antony in place of Marcus Rashford.

After the match, Ten Hag explained his decision, saying, “Amad is doing well, but I must also reward Antony’s performances in training. He’s a threat every session, so I felt bringing him on could help us decide the game.”

Diallo was eventually subbed in after Antony picked up a late injury, but fans felt the change came far too late. Before entering, United coaches Ruud van Nistelrooy, Rene Hake, and Andreas Georgson were seen trying to encourage the visibly dejected Ivorian on the touchline at Sukru Saracoglu Stadium.

The moment quickly went viral, with supporters sharing their opinions on social media. One fan tweeted, “Whether you think Amad is good enough or not, having a right-back start in his position feels like a massive slap in the face.” Another wrote, “He has every right to be upset.”

Others echoed similar sentiments, with one fan saying, “Amad has shown his attacking ability all season. Why bring on Antony before him? Absolutely bizarre.” Another added, “Amad looked genuinely upset, and he should be. One of our best attacking players, left on the bench when we need a goal? Makes no sense.”

A fifth fan summarized, “If you’re Amad Diallo, tonight feels like a difficult setback. It’s telling of how he’s currently perceived at United.”

Amad Diallo’s limited playtime and his frustration during Manchester United’s recent Europa League match against Fenerbahce have clearly stirred fan reactions. After his standout performances and the Player of the Month honor in August, his recent lack of starts—especially considering United’s injury challenges—raises questions about his place in Erik ten Hag’s plans. Many anticipated that Diallo would play a more prominent role, especially with his attacking strengths, but the decision to start full-back Noussair Mazraoui in a central attacking role and then bring on Antony over Diallo has fans puzzled.

Ten Hag’s explanation, citing Antony’s performance in training, hasn’t entirely quelled fan concerns. The decision to delay Diallo’s substitution until Antony was injured seemed to reinforce perceptions that the young winger’s contributions aren’t being fully valued. Fans on social media have passionately defended Diallo, calling the decision “a massive slap in the face” and “absolutely bizarre.”

Diallo’s body language, as he was encouraged by coaches Ruud van Nistelrooy, Rene Hake, and Andreas Georgson, only underscored his frustration. Fans have expressed empathy, noting that he has proven his worth in past matches and deserves more opportunities, especially when the team is searching for goals. As one fan summarized, “If you’re Amad Diallo, tonight feels like a difficult setback,” highlighting concerns about how Diallo’s future at United may be affected by this perception.