- United looked headed for defeat until Amad took control in the final 10 minutes.
- Manuel Ugarte had scored an own goal before the winger scored three times.
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Even after referee John Brooks put Southampton out of their misery and brought down the curtain on Amad Diallo's latest show, Manchester United's savior was still not done showing off.
He picked up the ball and began doing tricks, bouncing it off his shoulder and lifting it into the air before catching it and cradling it again in his arms as the United fans roared at him, all of whom were still standing in awe.
The Ivorian is now highlighting the highlights of a season in which he scored the winning double for then interim manager Ruud van Nistelrooy against PAOK Thessaloniki, scored the winning goal to defeat Manchester City in the derby and scored a crucial goal. Draw at Anfield against the leader Liverpool and now this, his first hat-trick in the Premier League.
Here's a player Erik ten Hag often overlooks. For Rubén Amorim he is the main man, an example for players like Alejandro Garnacho, who this week was warned that he must adapt his game to continue being part of this renewed team, that good things come to those who wait, as well as to work.
At the start of this season, Amad has gone from being a player with an expiring contract who looked like thunder in Istanbul when Antony was hired, to a player with a new contract that runs until 2030 and the jewel. in this united crown.
“The best years of his career are ahead of him and we all look forward to helping Amad fulfill his immense potential and achieve success at the club in the coming seasons,” Manchester United manager Jason Wilcox said as the ink dried. about the treatment of the 22-year-old.
Amad Diallo's heroics inspired Manchester United to victory against a determined Southampton
Diallo struggled to gain playing time under previous Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag.
Diallo signed a new five-and-a-half-year contract with Manchester United earlier this month. In the photo: Diallo with United technical director, Jason Wilcox.
What Amad does where his teammates don't is be positive. Constantly. He attacks defenders and knocks fans out of their seats. He is never accused of looking like a beaten man.
And what's special about him is that he often has the antidote to the malaise that can affect United's performances. This certainly blew away his teammates here on a night where they were very lucky to come out victorious.
“I am ready to play in all positions, wherever the coach needs me, I am ready to fight for this club,” Amad said afterwards.
'Three goals in 12 minutes? Well, in football you always have to believe.”
Amad has an increasing responsibility in this team, even acting as a full-back. In 12 brilliant minutes here, as heads were spinning, it was Amad who was able to keep his cool to first produce a brace, before delivering the knockout after taking advantage of a Taylor Harwood-Bellis error to tap into an empty net.
'Amad is a decent player, isn't he?' Manchester United's X account posted when all was said and done. The way Amad goes, this may become the understatement of the century.