Manchester, May 25: Manchester United secured a convincing 3-0 victory against Brighton & Hove Albion in their final Premier League match of the season at the Amex Stadium on Sunday.
Patrick Dorgu opened the scoring with an assist from Bruno Fernandes, while Bryan Mbeumo extended the lead to two goals before halftime. In the second half, Mbeumo returned the favor, setting up Fernandes to complete the scoring.
While the Denmark international and the club captain deserve credit for the Red Devils’ strong finish to the season, Michael Carrick will be particularly pleased with Amad’s performance.
Amad Registers First Assist of the Year
The Ivorian winger combined effectively with Mason Mount, delivering a perfect assist for Mbeumo to net United’s second goal. This marked Amad’s first assist of 2026, signaling a much-needed return to form for a player who has faced challenges since Carrick took over.
Amad ended the match with an impressive pass completion rate of 91%, with 96% of his passes in the opposition half finding their target. He was more assertive than in previous matches, forcing the goalkeeper into action with two solid attempts.
His Best Performance Under Carrick
The right winger completed one dribble and was solid defensively, winning all his tackles and making two interceptions. He was relentless in the counter-press, recovering the ball on seven occasions.
Since returning from the Africa Cup of Nations, the Ivory Coast international has struggled to regain his form, often opting to pass instead of shooting, which reflected his dwindling confidence.
Time for Amad to Start Performing
The reasons behind his struggles remain unclear, but an assist on the final day of the season will surely please both the head coach and Amad himself. There have been discussions about whether Manchester United should bolster their right-wing position due to Amad’s inconsistent performances.
Hopefully, he can leverage this performance as motivation to excel in pre-season and reshape the narrative surrounding his future at the club.
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