[Gavinb33]

Was on fire until Afcon/Amorim getting sacked. He was genuinely looking like a potential world beater, and his partnership with Mbeumo in Amorims system was looking really good. Since Afcon/Carrick has arrived I actually think he, Mbeumo and Cunha have gone backwards. Our attack looks rubbish in all honesty, with Casemiro and Maguire looking our most threatening players from set pieces alone.

The first bit is just not true he produced basically as much as he is doing now under Amorim which is nothing

 

[golden_blunder]

I'm convinced there's a top quality player there. Potentially world class. But he's reaching a stage in his career where he needs to kick on and show it.

His shooting is atrocious so I don't think he'll ever bag a lot of goals, but he needs to start producing some end product in the form of assists because it hasn't been good enough this season.

I bet if he went somewhere like PSG he’d look a different player. Currently he looks like he’s hit a wall. Im doubtful over whether Carrick and his team can really unlock him

 

[Marwood]

Seems to be reluctant to take the full back on which he used to do a lot. Not sure whether this a tactical instruction or a confidence issue.

Definitely confidence. His whole body langauge has shifted. Was a very confident lad when he first came into the team, almost a bit of arrogance.

He's a lovely player but I always think when you're that small and not super quick, every game is a battle for you. I wonder if grinding out the physical battle every week has got to him a bit.

 

[Lennon7]

Definitely confidence. His whole body langauge has shifted. Was a very confident lad when he first came into the team, almost a bit of arrogance.

He's a lovely player but I always think when you're that small and not super quick, every game is a battle for you. I wonder if grinding out the physical battle every week has got to him a bit.

Yeah have to agree with this. Reckon Amad could be world class in La Liga, but struggling here.

Having said that though, he got into some really good positions Monday, but just can’t finish any more

 

[Jeffthered]

I'm convinced there's a top quality player there. Potentially world class. But he's reaching a stage in his career where he needs to kick on and show it.

His shooting is atrocious so I don't think he'll ever bag a lot of goals, but he needs to start producing some end product in the form of assists because it hasn't been good enough this season.

He is a very, very good young players and we must keep him and work with him. He is probably a goal away from building confidence and he has been very unlucky with some shots he has taken... I just expect a bit more. But he is young and has our loyalty in reserve because of how he played last season and earlier this season. Remember him against Man City? He was incredible!

I also think AFCON affected both himself and Mbuma (who seems too heavy... sluggish...)

But he needs to get his vibe going again, smile a bit and show more desire to score and win matches. He just seems happy to play, rather than be a defining force. But many players are like that now, look at Chelsea for example.

 

[McLvnsMuse]

Looks very one dimensional in Carricks more controlled set up. Big contrast to last season where he impacted the game as a wing back and a 10.

That said, he needs to improve his all round game. He can and should be giving the team more in this set up. Maybe the spark comes back with goals or maybe he needs to simply step up and earn that spot.

 

[Anustart89]

Best way to use him currently is probably having him as a right back in our system, let him go forward and have the RCB take up the right back position when he’s off on a run. Since Shaw is barely doing any attacking we might as well try to reinvent the attacking synergy of him and Mbeumo on the right wing, because Mazraoui and Dalot are doing feck all from an attacking POV.

 

[pocco]

The first bit is just not true he produced basically as much as he is doing now under Amorim which is nothing

Production maybe, but there he was playing a hell of a lot better than he is now. I'd say even as a RWB, he was our most in form attacker up to leaving for AFCON.

 

[TwoSheds]

For all the people whining about it over the last months and years, his best performances have generally come as a wingback where he was constantly on the ball and had space to run into rather than isolated high up. I like him but he needs to go up a gear still if he wants to be a starting wing forward for Manchester United. I think Carrick might also perhaps be placing too much emphasis on him keeping the ball and pressuring the opposition high up rather than actually creating and scoring. Still, I'm not worried about him, he's still young and we're still finding our feet together as a team.

 

[lsd]

He is as poor as Antony at present just steps inside and shoots off target. When he does pass the other player is so shocked they can't react. Needs dropped for a run of games at least

 

[lsd]

Production maybe, but there he was playing a hell of a lot better than he is now. I'd say even as a RWB, he was our most in form attacker up to leaving for AFCON.

Have you seen his stats at that point?

 

[goldenboy]

He still seems to get in to lots of good positions. Has just completely forgotten how to finish.

 

[buckooo1978]

AFCON hasn't been great for him or Mbuemo in terms of form

lacked productivity all season but the performances have dropped off

 

[pocco]

Have you seen his stats at that point?

Yeah I’ve seen the stats. But I don’t base my opinions on stats. The lack of goals etc doesn’t show how dangerous he was, or how he had a great understanding with Mbeumo blossoming. He was pretty much press resistant and was a nightmare for defenders. He might not have directly scored or assisted much but he was playing well. He then went to AFCON and continued to play very well. Since his return, he’s dropped off massively.

 

[Cee90]

Was he better under Ten Hag?

 

[NicolaSacco]

Was he better under Ten Hag?

There was a point where it looked like he’d get into any team in the Prem; it’s difficult to work out what’s happened.

 

[Frank White]

Yeah I’ve seen the stats. But I don’t base my opinions on stats. The lack of goals etc doesn’t show how dangerous he was, or how he had a great understanding with Mbeumo blossoming. He was pretty much press resistant and was a nightmare for defenders. He might not have directly scored or assisted much but he was playing well. He then went to AFCON and continued to play very well. Since his return, he’s dropped off massively.

That's being very generous, could have sworn the general consensus for the most part was they where getting in each others way more often then not.

 

[Lash]

There was a point where it looked like he’d get into any team in the Prem; it’s difficult to work out what’s happened.

Realistically, that was only a few games and was sugar coated by the last minute winners. He's never had a prelonged period of form with us, unfortunately.

 

[jem]

Realistically, that was only a few games and was sugar coated by the last minute winners. He's never had a prelonged period of form with us, unfortunately.

He was really putting it together from the time ETH was sacked until he scored that hat trick against Southampton. Then he got injured and he’s not seemed quite the same since

 

[red woppit]

Being coached to play wingback has affected his game somewhat, he seems to have lost the confidence to take players on..
I don't think it helps that very often our build up play is very slow and ponderous, and by the time he receives the ball, he is usually doubled up on. Most of his best games have been when we are under pressure and he can make a quick break.

 

[Lash]

He was really putting it together from the time ETH was sacked until he scored that hat trick against Southampton. Then he got injured and he’s not seemed quite the same since

Which is a damning endictment to his output this season. Not sure where it's all gone wrong.

 

[Trigestis]

Being coached to play wingback has affected his game somewhat, he seems to have lost the confidence to take players on..
I don't think it helps that very often our build up play is very slow and ponderous, and by the time he receives the ball, he is usually doubled up on. Most of his best games have been when we are under pressure and he can make a quick break.

He took players on when playing as a wingback. In fact, his best performances have come playing as a wingback.

 

[Fortitude]

Being coached to play wingback has affected his game somewhat, he seems to have lost the confidence to take players on..
I don't think it helps that very often our build up play is very slow and ponderous, and by the time he receives the ball, he is usually doubled up on. Most of his best games have been when we are under pressure and he can make a quick break.

I’d say his passing, decision making and final action are what he’s struggling badly with - the dribbling is more on refs to call fouls as he gets unfairly taken off the ball a lot.

He’s lost his edge and dynamic tendencies at the moment and he really needs them back; they are what made him worthy of the role(s) in the first place, after all.

 

[jem]

Which is a damning endictment to his output this season. Not sure where it's all gone wrong.

Yeah not good - there have been good games with no goals/assists, but on the whole it’s been underwhelming

 

[Ish]

Yeah not good - there have been good games with no goals/assists, but on the whole it’s been underwhelming

Yeah underwhelming is a bit of an understatement. He’s been downright poor for large parts of the season. Mbeumo’s form has also fallen off a cliff but at least he’s still somewhat managed to effect games with decisive moments. Two of them better pull their finger out or we’ll be talking about needing a right winger again end of next season.

 

[DWelbz19]

I’d say his passing, decision making and final action are what he’s struggling badly with - the dribbling is more on refs to call fouls as he gets unfairly taken off the ball a lot.

He’s lost his edge and dynamic tendencies at the moment and he really needs them back; they are what made him worthy of the role(s) in the first place, after all.

Agreed. His play has become very stale. His initial thought in the middle third is always to retain possession — pass sideways; slow play down.

Last season he was showing so much potential — big goals in big games (City; Saints; Liverpool etc), expertly front foot pressing and deceiving opponents with his pace and strength… that’s all dissipated this season.

I’ve always been a huge fan of Amad but another season of this sort of next year… can’t run.

 

[Fortitude]

Agreed. His play has become very stale. His initial thought in the middle third is always to retain possession — pass sideways; slow play down.

Last season he was showing so much potential — big goals in big games (City; Saints; Liverpool etc), expertly front foot pressing and deceiving opponents with his pace and strength… that’s all dissipated this season.

I’ve always been a huge fan of Amad but another season of this sort of next year… can’t run.

Yep. He’s a full professional at Manchester United who earned his spot in the team. He‎’ll know that the pressure is on to keep it. As we’ve unexpectedly reached our target this year, he’s got somewhat of a free pass, but it won’t be allowed to carry over once the season starts anew and we need output and substance from every one to achieve loftier goals than we have at the moment.

Guy surely wants to impress in the CL, but he’ll have to earn the right to play in it as a starter.

 

[Ali Dia]

He's been Garnacho'd this season. Garnacho has probably done more as a squad player and is rightly getting destroyed for his form (obviously his courting controversy doesn't help either!) But Amad needs to step it up next season or he'll be on the chopping block

 

[RobbieBerns]

Really could use a full back upgrade to get the best out of our wide players, a midfielder to the right of Kobbie who is a bit more mobile than Case and can cover more space on that side of the pitch would help as well.

 

[Irwin99]

I thought he was surprisingly effective under Amorim at times but he has not been great since the Afcon.

 

[jem]

He's been Garnacho'd this season. Garnacho has probably done more as a squad player and is rightly getting destroyed for his form (obviously his courting controversy doesn't help either!) But Amad needs to step it up next season or he'll be on the chopping block

I haven't seen much of Chelsea this season, but at no point has Amad looked as bad as Garnacho did against us last game.

 

[jem]

I'm really hoping the WC helps him get his mojo back. Then again, he was very good at the AFCON, but has undrwhelmed since (was fantastic against City, but not great after that.)

 

[red woppit]

I’d say his passing, decision making and final action are what he’s struggling badly with - the dribbling is more on refs to call fouls as he gets unfairly taken off the ball a lot.

He’s lost his edge and dynamic tendencies at the moment and he really needs them back; they are what made him worthy of the role(s) in the first place, after all.

He's never been a fantastic dribbler with the ball, it's usually a quick direction change and into the heart of a defence, then a little pass into feet or behind the defenders. As I said, I believe that we are too slow in the build up to give him the opportunity of taking on a player, when he's confronted with two or more, so he's not getting into the positions where his passing can be decisive.
Yes, he does get fouled a lot, and for some reason, referees tend to let defenders get away with things against Amad, but not against Cunha, Mbeuno and Fernandes.
I agree, he's lost his edge, but that, to me, is down to confidence.

 

[Fortitude]

Don’t know what is going on with him; he’s gone from bad to tragic.

 

[FrankDrebin]

Maybe he is a better wingback.

 

[goldenboy]

Absolutely rancid.

The tackle was the only decent thing he did the whole half.

 

[arthurka]

Don’t know what is going on with him; he’s gone from bad to tragic.

Terrible performance

 

[Solius]

I’ve always said that tactically he’s pretty atrocious. Once a game at least he will make an awful backwards pass that puts us in danger. The work-rate is there but his understanding of the game is poor. Defensively not positioned well enough and often makes the wrong choice when attacking or goes too early.

Seems to have lost his confidence to run at defenders too.

 

[Roboc7]

Him and Mbeumo just need the season to end, both useless at the moment.

 

[bosnian_red]

Think Cunha has pretty clearly separated himself as the best of our players who can play wide, but even with him I'm not ultimately convinced. Amad, Mbeumo and Cunha are all decent, but all so streaky and I think ultimately not good enough to be more than squad players for the big sides.

An actual top winger would make a massive difference IMO.