"When you're a winger playing wing-back, having to defend from your corner flag, it takes a little bit out of you to go and do it at the other end as well,' Sharpe told AceOdds.com, as reported by Metro. He was our best player going forward for early parts of our last season but then he had that injury. I don't think it's great for someone like him to play No. 10, then wing-back, then somewhere else."
"It throws you off your rhythm a little bit. He's a wide player, so it's very difficult to tuck in as a No. 10. It's not doing him any favours. He's definitely suffered under Amorim's formation."
Manchester United have underperformed in 2025/26 and managerial scrutiny surrounds Ruben Amorim. Amad Diallo has declined after being moved from his natural right-wing role to a wing-back following the summer signing of Bryan Mbeumo. Diallo previously produced strong attacking displays but an injury disrupted his momentum. Regular position changes — No.10, wing-back and other roles — have unsettled his rhythm and reduced forward impact. Playing deep defensive duties from wide positions diminishes his ability to influence the attack. Former United player Lee Sharpe highlighted that Amorim’s formation and tactical deployment do not suit a wide, pacey attacker like Diallo.
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