26-year-old United star is better leader than Bruno Fernandes, claims teammate

Amad Diallo has suggested Bruno Fernandes isn’t the best leader at Manchester United.

Fernandes has been one of the stand-out players during the early days of the Ruben Amorim era, with the United skipper stepping up on the pitch to lead his side by example.

He has been directly involved in four goals in five Premier League games under Amorim. The 30-year-old was also brilliant under interim boss Ruud van Nistelrooy, managing two goals and an assist in just two league appearances.

However, Amorim has been forced to deal with multiple off-field issues, having entered a dressing room that certainly lacks accountability and leadership.

This also raises question marks on the captain’s leadership quality when it comes to keeping his teammates in check.

United legend Roy Keane has time and again insisted that it is the senior players’ responsibility to ensure the dressing room is disciplined.

In recent times, Amad has been one of the few United players who has impressed with his work ethic and discipline, both on and off the pitch. The winger has patiently waited for his chance and done well in the limited minutes he has been handed.

Recently, the in-form Ivorian was tasked with building his ultimate United player. He named Marcus Rashford when it came to right-foot and pace. For finishing, his preferred pick was Fernandes.

However, when asked about leadership, his pick was Lisandro Martinez, 26, ahead of the Portuguese maestro.

“Leadership?” Diallo was asked. “Leadership? Licha (Lisandro Martinez),” he replied.

To be fair to the 22-year-old, Martinez isn’t a very surprising selection, as the centre-back, fondly nicknamed the Argentine butcher, has established himself as an Old Trafford favourite, partly due to his aggressive approach on the pitch.

Amad also appears to be a big fan of former club captain Harry Maguire, as he revealed he would choose the Englishman’s heading ability and strength.

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