Ten Hag admits he hasn’t been playing this talented player enough

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has admitted he hasn’t been giving enough play time to young winger Amad Diallo.

Amad has made just three appearances in the Premier League this season and is barely looked at for a starting role.

According to Ten Hag, Amad Diallo deserves to play more.

Speaking at his pre-match press conference ahead of playing Sheffield United, the Manchester United boss said: “Amad deserves it [to play more] but don’t forget he was injured for a long period of the season.

“So we rebuilt him, he’s now had some opportunities, he’s really contributed.

“But also he played in a position that is not his best position, I would say. Started as a striker but then he has to play in the midfield, so he did well.

“But we have a number of players in that area, there’s big competition there, and actually he already has deserved more minutes I would say.

“But I have to choose there, because we have Alejandro Garnacho, we have Antony, we have him, we have Omari Forson.”

Ten Hag added: “So, we have some players in that position, a number of players, and we have to make choices there.

“But I am very happy with his performances, with his progress, and I see his qualities. He has some assets that can really contribute to our game.”