Manchester United have been warned not to make a 'huge mistake' and 'underestimate' Atalanta by Amad Diallo, ahead of the youngster's current club facing his old side in the Champions League.
United are in desperate need of a positive result in their next crunch clash tomorrow after their struggles in the Premier League and Europe - with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer under pressure due to his team's torrid start to the season.
It is unlikely that Amad will feature against Atalanta at Old Trafford as United bid to leapfrog their opponents at the top of Group F, but the tricky winger has insisted that Gian Piero Gasperini and his men will pose a stern test.
Amad, who joined United in January for £37million, told United's official club website: 'First of all, we must not underestimate Atalanta.
'If you underestimate Atalanta, you are making a huge mistake. They have got a great coach, a great team and they have got good fans.
'They press high, they don't let you play and they put you in difficulty.
'The wingers, [Robin] Gosens and [Ruslan] Malinovsky, are strengths of theirs, they will give you a difficult game.
'Even when they don't have the ball, they will run a lot, especially those two. If you lose the ball, then you're in trouble because they run so much and they'll get it.'
In the same interview, Amad has also spoken about his former boss Gasperini in glowing terms, after being handed senior debut by him back in 2019.
'Gasperini helped me very, very much indeed,' he added. 'Against Udinese [for his debut] in Serie A, that was a big one.
'He's a fantastic person. He's been fundamental for my growth and I really thank him a lot for all the years I was with him.
'I am still in touch with some of my team-mates and I can't wait to see them. I think it will be a very, very good day.'
Tipped for a bright future at an elite level, Amad is yet to be handed his maiden Champions League appearance at United - but is keen to make the step up.
'It will be cool, it's such a big team with such a great history,' he said. 'You know, to represent the team in the Champions League is a dream.
'We're talking about Manchester United, we're not talking about a small team, we're talking a team that's won so much.'
Amad was set to join Feyenoord in the summer on a loan deal, but an unfortunate training injury saw him remain at United for rehabilitation instead.
Last season, the 19-year-old netted for the Red Devils in the Europa League, flicking home a clever header in their last-16 tie against AC Milan.
Buebmntuy
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selfishness and my choice will not help us. use each player in his best position, use the club best squad not this is what I like.
Buebmntuy
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that's what I'm always saying, Ole is not reading match. this message is very vital consider this very match as your facing Man city, Chelsea or Liverpool. take take it for granted. we need the 3 point no matter what. Victory for Manchester United
caucelotu
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Welcome to Europa League.!
Tendaimugala22
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Stop starting lingard I hope u understand football
why not start Lingard?? he has proved time and time again he is capable...... we don't want players to start getting unnecessary injuries this early of the season, we might aswell play other good players...... let Greenwood rest we will need him for Liverpool...
cidemsuz
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We can't afford to understand estimate this team..... on that note my starting XI.. I think the front three are well capable of attacking and scoring, we need to worry about holding midfielders... we need to close the gap between defenders and Midfielders that has been our biggest problem this season let's just play 3midfeilder to play like Midfielders.....
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4 3 3 . Ronaldo, Rashford & Greenwood upfront will be better for us.
cidemsuz
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This is stupid lineup pls
JosephLuciano
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I hope Atalanta don't under estimate Manchester.. sorry people but Manchester is not better then Atalanta...
Harnandez080
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Since Fred matic mc tominay have failed try this pls
muhdiksy
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We can't afford to understand estimate this team..... on that note my starting XI.. I think the front three are well capable of attacking and scoring, we need to worry about holding midfielders... we need to close the gap between defenders and Midfielders that has been our biggest problem this season let's just play 3midfeilder to play like Midfielders.....
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Stop starting lingard I hope u understand football
Rohbmopsty
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ALL ENGLISH TEAMS ARE WINNING IN THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE COMPETITION, UNITED, PLEASE DON'T DISGRACE US. PLEASE
Tendaimugala22
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We can't afford to understand estimate this team..... on that note my starting XI.. I think the front three are well capable of attacking and scoring, we need to worry about holding midfielders... we need to close the gap between defenders and Midfielders that has been our biggest problem this season let's just play 3midfeilder to play like Midfielders.....
rondklnryz
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Vicsammy
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This is a champions league,I wouldn't pray we lose
rondklnryz
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sonamlama11
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You should personally tell this to FRED..
rehaekorty
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I want man utd to lose si that we can get rid of the coach. I just hope luck is not on manu side. I can't see the coach sitting on the bench as if he is still a sub waiting to come in. ole out . the epl is not ur league. ole is a misfit in the epl.
water0147
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i will be watching the game, not because i am expecting a win, but because the team i support is play. that is how i watch united games these days
Man_utd246
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The best thing that could happen to man u is to just lose against Atalanta if you know what I mean
if it gets ole sacked, im down for it
nahbilnty
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The best thing that could happen to man u is to just lose against Atalanta if you know what I mean
Mooeiloprs
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but please guys is playing as a wing not as strike please send this mesage to Ole and Michael Carrick
Planty
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Manchester United
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Kkrexuke
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it has become apparent that you cannot keep everyone happy in the dressing room. So ole has to make this call, to drop big names for the sake of a more cohesive, balance team. that's why a manager is appointed for.
myklm
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Zidane
PerfectYC
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Lol we can't even underestimate Norwich with this team and coaching
Seun_Millie
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Just make sure you don’t lose OLE! 🤦🏾♂️
Desmondeyum
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Have an odd feeling Man Utd are going to push more for Zidane than Conte. But either of them will do so. They will absolutely push United to the top.
arsohphoh
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it's will change everything if this legend will came
veebdeopry
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Ole cannot afford to lose this match. Ole needs to win to block the theme of words- Ole out. if Ole lose this match the words. will more louder. Ole ! you need your master sir Alex for advice. l am sure sir Alex will do. it's best to help you.if you carry on winning matches. your manager position is safe.also the fans tone- Ole out slowly fade away.
Luwdikln
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Sack ole. He is one of the United’s good one but not as a manager. We need better manager. Someone who manages and encourages
rutilruy
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Manchester United
Gustavo101
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Atalanta coach to his players , they have Ronaldo and Bruno Players: how are we going to win Coach: that is where OGS tactics will come in He will bench them
MichaelFrolian
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Ronaldo 💪🐐
Game_analyser
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Atalanta is a typical premier league type team,who presses really well play a fast positive football.......so we can expect goals from this fixture..... Atalanta can either defeat a team 4-0 and can be also defeated by 4-0 by the same side.......
pjames07
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The youngboys from Atalanta are on their way to city of Leicester. .to price king power oil. ....