
Ivory Coast manager Emerse Fae has praised Amad Diallo amid his impressive form at Manchester United this campaign.
The 22-year-old has had a good season with the Red Devils. He has registered nine goals and seven assists from 35 appearances across all competitions.
Diallo recently put pen-to-paper on a new deal at United. He is already an assured starter under manager Ruben Amorim and has a huge career ahead of him.
Speaking exclusively to SportsBoom.com, Fae said that Diallo needs to keep working hard to remain at the top and has the potential to become one of the best in his country.
He said: “This is the goal. Amad needs to keep working hard to remain at the top. He has the potential to achieve the same success as Drogba, Kalou, Yaya Toure, and Kolo Toure. However, he must put in the effort because only through hard work can he have a career like theirs.
“He has the ability, but it all comes down to his dedication and determination. I don’t think the new contract should be a distraction for him. Instead, it should serve as a major boost, motivating him to do even more for the team.
“He can dribble, score, and offers versatility in the game, making him a valuable asset to his Premier League side and crucial to their success this season. It brings me great joy to see him in such good form right now. He’s playing exceptionally well and is in a positive mood.
“When he joins the Cote d’Ivoire national team, he must go one step further, raise his level, and continue to impress. We hope to support him in every way to help him reach those heights and follow in the footsteps of those legendary players.”
Diallo was in-and-out of the starting line-up at the beginning of the season under manager Erik ten Hag. However, his fortunes changed with the Dutchman’s departure from the helm.
The Atalanta graduate was impressive under interim boss Ruud van Nistelrooy. He has carried over the form under Amorim, where he has played in the right wing-back and number 10 roles.
Diallo has made more goal contributions than any other player under Amorim. He has been consistent despite Amorim constantly changing his position based on the team’s requirements.
The onus is now on him to continue the good work in future for club and country. The winger can become a mainstay in the starting XI for Ivory Coast if he can replicate his form at club level.
Diallo has only six caps for his country. He scored back in 2021 and has not made the squad for the last four games. He should make the cut for the World Cup qualifiers against Burundi and Gambia next month.
Fae has spoken fondly about the United star, and it remains to be seen whether the 22-year-old can repay the faith shown with goal involvements during the upcoming international break.
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