Amad’s Wing-Back Woes Under Amorim…
Tony Mowbray is scratching his head harder than a cat allergic to its own fur at Ruben Amorim’s decision to play Amad as a right wing-back. Despite the Manchester United boss being gifted a treasure chest this summer to rebuild the squad akin to a pirate’s loot, his tactics have left some fans and experts utterly puzzled. Amad, known for his magical touch, is now on defensive duty which is like asking a wizard to clean chimneys. Since Amorim’s big spend spree of over £200 million on new talents like Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo, shuffling Amad to defense has left everyone, including Mowbray, flabbergasted.
In a heartfelt vent on the podcast No Tippy Tappy Football, Mowbray joked that forcing Amad into defense is like asking Picasso to paint a fence. “Amad’s brilliance shines on the field, sticking to the ball better than gum on a summer sidewalk. Yet, he’s being cast in a role more fit for marathon runners than goal scorers,” he quipped. While reminiscing about Amad’s golden days at Sunderland, where he brought defenses to their knees, Mowbray wishes he could see the talented player making defenders dizzy again rather than tackling with his back to his favorite goalpost. Mowbray hilariously emphasizes this has left fans roaring louder than a jet engine wondering why on earth Amad is running towards his own net.
