Amad reveals secret Ruud van Nistelrooy advice that was key for outstanding second goal vs PAOK in Europa League

Amad reveals secret Ruud van Nistelrooy advice that was key for outstanding second goal vs PAOK in Europa League

Amad Diallo has explained the secret advice Ruud van Nistelrooy gave him as he scored a Manchester United brace in the Europa League against PAOK.

On Thursday night, Manchester United defeated PAOK 2-0 thanks to two goals from Amad Diallo, earning them their first Europa League victory of the year.

Alejandro Garnacho, Rasmus Højlund, and Casemiro all had half-chances that they were unable to convert in the first half at Old Trafford, which was quite boring.

After hiring Rúben Amorim, Manchester United “reverses” their January transfer sale But United’s No. 16 stole the show in the second half, producing a fantastic looping header to put a cross from Bruno Fernandes into the goal, giving United a much-needed lead.

Then, 15 minutes later, the Ivorian international scored his second and best of the night as he wrestled Abdul Baba off the ball in the attacking third before cutting on his left foot and producing a curling effort beyond Dominik Kotarski to hand United their victory.

Speaking to TNT Sports after the game, Amad was asked if he could walk through his decision making ahead of his second goal.

The winger revealed that his choice to tackle and win the ball came as a result of Van Nistelrooy’s advice in training, who told him to make sure he was applying pressure on PAOK’s players.

“I think it’s the work we did in the training,” Amad explained. We have to press the opponent team.

“And yeah, I do my job. I pressed him, and I took the ball. And I think it was good for me to shoot, and I scored.”

When asked about Van Nistelrooy’s impact since joining United, Amad was full of praise for a man who has been “very important” at the club.

“Since he’s arrived in Manchester United, he’s been important for everyone,” the 22-year-old said.

“He’s very close to the players, and he’s always here to help the players, to talk with the players, and he’s very important for this team.”

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