Until now, Manchester United has struggled under Ruben Amorim. The Red Devils have so far been Led in 21 games by their new managerBut managed to win only ten of these games, losing nine times and drawing two along the way.
There have also been incredibly disappointing defeats in there. They include a 2-0 defeat away from their home against Wolverhampton Wanderers and a loss of the same score at Olyd Trafford against Crystal Palace.
There were high points, including a victory at Manchester City and a draw with the rivals and the leaders of the Premier League Liverpool.
However, they will now be without the man who has scored the crucial goals of these games, Amad.
The impact of Amad under Amorim
In a season of a huge disappointment for the Red Devils, one of the only good things was Amad’s performance. The Ivorian striker was described as “unstoppable” after his heroic of Derby Day by United Legend who has become the Sky Sport Expert Gary Neville.
Despite a great impact on the mandate of former manager Erik Ten Hag, Amad found sparse opportunities under the Dutch. However, this cannot be said for its time under Amorim. The Portuguese manager apparently likes the attacker and sometimes relied on him to dig his side with a hole.
In 20 appearances Under the former Boss Sporting CP, the UNIT number 16 succeeded in six goals and five assists, with nine of those who come to the matches where his team won or drew. Amad’s contributions have been massive this season.
So, for United to be Amad for the rest of the season, is a blow. Amorim confirmed last week That the Ivorian has damaged his ankle ligaments and will miss the rest of the campaign.
He leaves the Portuguese manager with the uninvable task of finding an internal replacement.
Maybe the answer could reside at Carrington Academy, still productive of United.
In -house replacement internal from United
On Sunday afternoon, the 1-0 defeat against Tottenham Hotspur was a memorable day for several of the players of the United Academy. Amorim has appointed eight of them on the bench, bringing Chido Obi to the field for the last pangs of the match, for its first team debut.
However, the solution to his AMAD problem may not reside in the players he selected Sunday afternoon in northern London, but in the form of Shea Lacey, an attacker who was not involved against the Spurs.
Lacey is an attacker who is held in high esteem and who would have an “enormous future to come”, According to the talent of football Jacek Kulig. The youngster has had trouble with injuries in recent months, but is finally back in Full Fitness and plays every week for United’s Academy.
His record for the Red Devils Youth Side is impressive. He has played 30 times For those under 18 and under 19 in the UEFA youth league, scoring five goals and seizing seven assists at that time.
Like Amad, Lacey is a right winger on left foot, who excels in half-spaces and has an exceptional close control. He is also comfortable cutting inside on his left foot and trying his chance of range, while this strike against Wolverhampton Wanderers in 2023 shows it.
The winger born in Liverpool is a player who can have a big impact in a short period of time. Her Sofascore statistics From a 26 -minute camée against Galatasaray in the UEFA Youth League last season, show this.
During this short time, he created a great chance and won four of the seven duels on the ground.
Lacey statistics against Galatasaray U19 | |
|---|---|
Stat | Number |
Minutes played | 26 |
Touch | 20 |
Precision | 78% |
The finished passes | 7/9 |
Chances created | 1 |
Big chances created | 1 |
Aid | 1 |
Statistics of Sofas | |
Maybe Lacey is the solution to replace Amad. It is of a similar profile and excels in the same areas of the field as the Ivorian winger of United.
At 17, he may be too young to be thrown in the background and start every week, but opportunities out of the bench can be there.
Lacey certainly seems to be a player that United Fans can excite. Who knows, maybe that the start of a first team is not too far from the image.
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