Bruno Fernandes hails ‘unstoppable’ Amad Diallo after Man United star netted late winner in 2-1 derby win over Man City
Bruno Fernandes laid plaudits on Amad Diallo, after the winger scored a 90th-minute winner to steal the spoils in Sunday’s game against Man City.
Ruben Amorim led his side to a 2-1 win in his inaugural Manchester derby, aided by two late goals from Fernandes and Diallo.
The United captain scored two minutes before his team-mate, wrong-footing Ederson to convert from the penalty spot.
Fernandes hailed Diallo’s ‘unstoppable’ form, as the Ivorian has now scored two goals and provided six assists in the Premier League this season.
‘He’s been doing great things and there’s a lot more to come. He’s always active, always alive and this is why he gets the penalty and his goal,’ he told BBC Sport.
‘He’s been brilliant but I shouldn’t say much as we need to keep him going as we need him at this level. Like this he is unstoppable.’
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Only Bukayo Saka (10) and Mohamed Salah (nine) have logged more assists than Diallo in the league this season.
The 22-year-old started just four league games under Erik ten Hag this campaign, and has already managed more since his departure (five).
‘He is eager for more. When you do the right things you get your chances, you get goals, you get momentum’, Fernandes added.
‘He has been really good for us. I want to keep him under the radar so that he goes still more and more because I want Amad to do this every game.
‘We know we have a quality team but not everyone has shown their quality at its best.’
