For the second night running, Manchester United’s complete attention has been directed towards Morocco and the AFCON quarter-finals.
On Friday night, Bryan Mbeumo’s AFCON dream came to a crushing end as Cameroon were beaten by host nation Morocco, with Noussair Mazraoui heading to the semi-finals.
Mbeumo sent a classy message to Mazraoui after the game, and now on Saturday, it was Amad’s Ivory Coast side who were seeking a spot in the semi-finals.
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Coming up against a strong Egyptian side led by Mohamed Salah and Omar Marmoush, the Ivory Coast were beaten, losing 3-2 on the night.
The dynamic wing duo of Amad and United target Yan Diomande were far from their most dangerous, and as a result Ivory Coast are out despite being the better team on the night.
As a result, Amad will be back for Manchester United in the derby against City next weekend.
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What will Amad be thinking as he returns to an Amorim-less United?
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Amad set for Manchester United return
Like Mbeumo, Amad has been a big miss for United over the past few weeks, creating a big gap in quality and creativity down the right.
However, Amad returns to a very different club from the one he left for Morocco in December.
Amad will know his wing-back role is now gone and that he will probably be competing with Mbeumo for the starting right winger berth.
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Speaking with beIN Sports on Friday, Amad reacted to United’s sacking of Amorim.
“It was a tough topic. I was a bit sad because he’s the coach who gave me more visibility and more opportunities to play for Manchester United. I was very sad. I even sent him a message to thank him for everything he did for me, both in my life and especially in my career.
“I wished him good luck wherever he goes.
“We had a very good relationship, almost like a father-and-son relationship. He understood me, gave me a lot of advice, and let me play freely. It’s very unfortunate, but that’s life. You have to adapt; that’s football.
“I wish him all the best in life and in his next club. My next focus is Ivory Coast. I have to give everything for the country.”
Amad became a star under Amorim, and he is now too good to be ignored by the next manager.
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