Two Amorim favourites make decision on Man Utd future after losing starting spots

Manchester United duo Mason Mount and Amad Diallo have both lost their starting roles, sparking speculation regarding their future at the club.The two players were regular starters under Ruben Amorim. The Ivorian was moved back to the right wing-back role to accomodate Bryan Mbeumo, while the Englishman mostly acted as an attacking midfielder leaning towards the left flank.DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL STRETTY NEWS APP FOR ALL THE LATEST UPDATES & BREAKING NEWS – STRAIGHT TO YOUR PHONE! ON APPLE & GOOGLE PLAYThe former Chelsea man took advantage of Bruno Fernandes’ move to a deeper role in the middle of the park under the Portuguese tactician. Nevertheless, Mount also did his part, making a strong impression on Amorim, who identified him as a player he ‘loves’.Amad & Mount risk bench roles under Michael CarrickWith Amorim now gone and Michael Carrick filling in, the landscape at United has drastically changed, with the new boss restoring the 4-2-3-1 formation that has been the club’s most common system over the past decade or so.This tactical switch had major implications for several players, but Mount was perhaps the biggest victim. The 27-year-old has been out with an injury, so it remains to be seen how he’ll fit within Carrick’s plans, but most observers believe he’ll be considered a backup for Fernandes, who returned to operate in the No.10 role.In other words, Mount could suffer the fate that Kobbie Mainoo had endured during the first half of the season.On the other hand, Amad started the first five matches under Carrick, but he was relegated to the bench in the last two contests against Crystal Palace and Newcastle United, paying the price for Benjamin Sesko’s red-hot scoring run.Amad Diallo & Mason Mount keen to stay at Man UtdAccording to FootyInsider journalist Pete O’Rourke, neither Amad nor Mount intends to leave Man Utd, despite their current situations.Both men are happy to stay at Carrington and fight for their place in the team. After all, Carrick hasn’t isolated any player since his arrival, showing a willingness to grant fair chances for everyone at the club. Stats in 25/26 Appearances Goals Assists Amad Diallo 24 2 3 Mason Mount 19 3 1 Moreover, the 44-year-old’s preeminence is still hanging in the air. Despite his spectacular start, he’s still considered an interim head coach, as INEOS aren’t planning on making a final decision on the matter before the final stages of the season.