Real Madrid ace compares United speedster to express trains ahead of World Cup clash

Manchester United speedster Amad’s impressive start to the 2026 FIFA World Cup has not escaped the attention of the German camp. The Ivorian came off the bench against Ecuador in their opening tie of the tournament and scored a late winner. The 23 year old had a mixed 2025/26 campaign with the English giants, finishing with two goals and four assists from 33 games. Amad Stats: 2025/26 Season CompetitionAppearancesStartsGoalsAssistsYellow CardsRed CardsMinutes Played Premier League3227242-2,346′ EFL Cup11—-82′ FA Cup——- Total3328242-2,428′ Source: Transfermarkt. Amad was a hit under former United head coach Ruben Amorim in the 3-4-3 system, operating primarily as a right wing-back. However, Michael Carrick’s arrival has hurt his form, with the player managing just one assist in 17 games under the Englishman. The situation has added to speculation regarding his future, although recent reports suggest that the player remains firmly in the club’s plans. Meanwhile, the Ivorian is now pushing for a place in Emerse Fae’s starting XI for the game against Germany on Saturday, 20 June at the Toronto Stadium. Germany wary of Amad Germany have started the World Cup with a bang, securing a 7-1 win over debutants Curaçao. Antonio Rudiger started the game on the bench before entering the pitch in the 72nd minute. The Real Madrid defender recently spoke to the press ahead of their second group-stage game, where he namechecked Amad as one of Ivory Coast’s main threats. He said: “We’ll have to keep a very close eye on Diomande.” “Diomande stands out but also Nicolas Pepe and Amad Diallo. These are like express trains that you see coming. They love one-on-one situations and the quick transitions.” Despite registering just 34 minutes of first-team action, Amad completed the most take-ons in the opening round of World Cup matches. United monitoring Amad’s team-mates United will be keeping a close eye on the Elephants’ progress at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, especially since they remain linked with two of their stars. The Red Devils are planning to add more bite to their attack before the start of the new season despite investing a fortune in the attack last summer. Yan Diomande’s eye-catching display against Ecuador earned him the man-of-the-match award, and he has already turned heads at the Theatre of Dreams. The 19 year old was outstanding for RB Leipzig last season, but his massive price tag could pose a problem for INEOS. Meanwhile, Bazoumana Toure is also among the forwards monitored by the English giants, although he was overshadowed by Amad against Ecuador. Nevertheless, the 20 year old’s stock remains high, and he also fits the profile of a left-footed left winger that United are in the market for. Final Thoughts A good run at the World Cup could provide Amad with the confidence booster that he desperately needs ahead of the new campaign. For now, the Ivorian will hope he has done enough to make it into the starting XI against Germany. Featured image Stu Forster via Getty Images The Peoples Person has been one of the world’s leading Man United news sites for over a decade. Follow us on Bluesky: @peoplesperson.bsky.social Deepungsu Pandit Deepungsu has been a Manchester United fan since 2000. In his playing days, he was an attacking midfielder with a proclivity for the back heel. Right now, however, he prefers to operate as a regista. Deepungsu has been writing about the Red Devils, Football, and other things since 2009. He has worked for over seven years with Sportskeeda, writing football reviews, opinions and news articles. Deepungsu also maintains a blog, The Thinking Me, where he writes about life and things that interest him. His favourite Manchester United player is Paul Scholes.