Michael Carrick was spotted having a moment with Amad Diallo post-match yesterday after the forward’s blunder led to Liverpool scoring.
Amad replaced Benjamin Sesko at the interval when Manchester United were leading 2-0, and proceeded to essentially assist Dominik Szoboszlai with his first touch of the ball.
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Indeed, the Ivorian played a careless pass to Szoboszlai, who was then able to carry the ball all the way forward into United’s area before calmly converting his effort past Senne Lammens.
A fabulous solo goal from Dominik Szoboszlai and Liverpool are in the contest! 👏 pic.twitter.com/qy0XNLki2g
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) May 3, 2026
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Amad then appeared to apologise to supporters for the mishap by raising his hands in acknowledgement of the error, before Carrick went over to comfort him post-match.
Amad going straight to apologise to the fans after that error, you can tell that goal really hurt him💔 https://t.co/BywGhDLRzr pic.twitter.com/yj4cp6pPpj
— Ezzy (@EzzyMUFC) May 3, 2026
The youngster is enduring a particularly difficult run at the moment, which looks to have left him bereft of confidence.
Michael Carrick consoling Amad after full-time. Love this from the gaffer. 👏❤️ pic.twitter.com/kPvFqR98Yl
— (fan) Frank 🧠🇾🇪 (@FrankEra_) May 3, 2026
How Amad is faring as of late
Amad has not scored or assisted this calendar year, which also coincides with his return from the African Cup of Nations.
Last week, in the win over Brentford, he was withdrawn at the interval following a lacklustre 45-minute shift, and was consequently dropped from the line-up upon Matheus Cunha’s return on Sunday.
He was called upon perhaps earlier than anticipated, though, as he came on in place of Sesko to see out the second half.
Unfortunately, you’d imagine the 23-year-old will again be omitted from the XI for Saturday’s trip to face his former club, Sunderland, at the Stadium of Light this weekend.
| Appearances | Goals | Assists |
| 42 | 14 | 4 |
Amad’s record in all competitions during his loan spell with the Black Cats
All the hallmarks of a manager unlike previous assassins. This act will instill confidence in Amad, he is a good player who needs a little coaching to get him through a rough patch. Amorim helped to destroy him playing him as a wing back, now Carrick needs to coax him to the heights he is capable of.
Carrick changed the structure of the team when introducing (out of form) Amad on the wing, Mbeumo as striker. Zirkzee would have been a straight-swop.