Speaking about what aspect of his game he’s worked on improving since moving to Man United, Amad Diallo said: “When I arrived at Manchester United, I was a bit thin.
“But, yes, now I do lots in the gym, even when I’m at home and I haven’t much to do. I think that it is needed for playing here in England because you need to do everything you can to be able to react to playing in this league.
“We’ve faced many teams in the Championship that had very physical players but I think the game doesn’t always depend on the physicality because I think, if you have the technical ability and if you have the ability to play fast, your physicality is less important
“But yes, like I said before, it is important to have muscles to play against defenders. However, if you are intelligent players that can make the difference, then it’s needed less.”
“I was even the Young Player of the Month [for December]. It was a very great feeling for me. I hope to continue in this and play very good this season.”
Amad has been in fine form for Sunderland in the Championship this season, scoring 9 goals and providing two assists in 29 appearances for them so far – as he aims to make an ambitious attempt to get a playoff place in the final stretch of the season.
