This season, the Manchester United star has appeared in just five matches.
Manchester United’s FA Cup adventure has been amazing so far, thanks mainly to their stunning triumph against Liverpool in the quarterfinals.
Erik ten Hag’s team wreaked havoc on Old Trafford on March 17th, defeating their archrivals 4-3 in overtime.
Ask any United supporter, and it will surely be their highlight of the dismal season so far, and many feel they will already be in the final, with Coventry City as their semi-final opponent.
With that in mind, let’s look at which FA Cup hero should start at Wembley this afternoon, even ahead of Alejandro Garnacho.
Why Alejandro Garnacho must leave the side
There are no two ways about it: Garnacho has been absolutely great this season, and the fact that he is just 19 years old is mind-blowing.
In the Premier League, the Argentine has seven goals and three assists, but his 30-game stretch in the starting lineup might end tonight.
Unfortunately, the number 17’s performance against Bournemouth last weekend was undoubtedly his poorest in a United jersey to date, with the Manchester Evening News ranking him 3 out of 10.
Garnacho was sadly at fault for the Cherries’ opening after taking a harsh touch in the centre of the field, and he was replaced at halftime by his prospective successor today.
Amad Diallo should start against Coventry
Amad Diallo was expected to play a significant role for the Red Devils this season after scoring 13 goals for Sunderland in the Championship previous season.
However, an injury in pre-season kept him out until the end of December, missing a whopping 27 games after avoiding any injuries the previous season.
This means the Ivorian winger has only appeared in five games in all competitions this season, with all of them coming off the bench.
However, he has had an impression on the team, scoring the winning goal against Jurgen Klopp’s side in the 120th minute with a beautifully crafted finish into the bottom corner.
| Amad Diallo vs Liverpool | |
|---|---|
| Stats | Diallo |
| Minutes | 37 |
| Goals | 1 |
| Touches | 19 |
| Successful dribbles | 1/2 |
| Pass accuracy | 100% |
| Tackles | 3 |
| Duels won | 6 |
| Via Sofascore | |
Even without the goal, Diallo was an excellent substitute, giving energy to the team both in and out of possession.
The former Atalanta wonderkid demonstrated his confidence and mastery of the game right away, with 100% pass accuracy, completing one of his two dribbles, and 19 touches.
However, his determination to make a difference was laudable, as seen by his tackles and duels won.
This will be critical against Coventry on Sunday, since the only way the Championship side can score is on the break, something United has struggled with this season.
Overall, the player with a “magical left foot,” according to football scout Jacek Kulig, may have just earned the right to start the game today, and he would welcome any chance to impress.
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