Amad Diallo’s sensational late hat trick secured Manchester United a dramatic 3-1 victory over Southampton at Old Trafford, easing the pressure on head coach Ruben Amorim.

The Ivorian’s goals, scored in just 12 minutes, turned the game around for United, who had been trailing the Premier League’s bottom team for most of the match.

Ruben Amorim’s Relief

Amorim acknowledged the significance of the result in light of his post-match conversation with Ratcliffe.

“I had five minutes with him to talk about different things,” said Amorim. 

“It was not a good game, but the result helped the conversation! We continue doing our job. Today it was more important to win.”

“I know the fans want to see so much better football, but we need to win games. We managed to win and we are going to prepare for the next game.”

“We didn’t do a good game, but if you look at all the opportunities, I think we deserve the win. In the first half, we were too late to every ball, and we tried to press too high and suffered for that.”

Amad Diallo’s Impact

Amad, fresh from signing a new five-year contract, described the past week as one of the best of his life.

“I am very happy for this win. This team deserved to win this game, so I am very happy. We know we have quality players in this team.”

”We need sometimes to be more hungry in the final third. Today we showed at the end we were the best team. I am so happy for the win today because this team deserves it.”

His hat trick, the first of his senior career, was a masterpiece of determination and skill.

Amad Diallo made his first goal by outpacing Kyle Walker-Peters, stretched to connect with Christian Eriksen’s pass for his second, and robbed Taylor Harwood-Bellis for an easy third.

Amorim praised the 22-year-old for his performance. “He did a great job, a good moment for a young kid to score a hat trick for a club like this. He helped us and he is doing a very good season.”

”I already spoke about this. You have to be careful with the young kids. Congratulations to him, enjoy tonight and he needs to appreciate these moments.”

United’s Struggles Continue

Although Amad’s brilliance brought joy to Old Trafford, the performance highlighted United’s broader struggles.

Southampton, without a league win since November, dominated large portions of the game, exposing United’s vulnerabilities.

Goalkeeper André Onana, who made several key saves, was United’s other standout performer.

Amorim, aware of the squad’s limitations, admitted the challenges ahead.

“The important thing is to win. Amad helped us, but we need more players with his energy and his eye for goal.”

”He has to rest, eat good food, and on Sunday [against Brighton & Hove Albion], we need him again.”

A Critical Season

United’s reliance on Amad is clear, with the winger quickly becoming Amorim’s most important player.

His performances, including recent heroics against Manchester City and Liverpool, have kept United afloat during a turbulent season.

However, Amorim’s ability to address the team’s deficiencies may hinge on the summer transfer window, as he faces the daunting task of navigating the rest of the campaign with a flawed squad.

For now, Amad Diallo remains the beacon of hope in a challenging season for Manchester United.

His hat trick against Southampton not only secured a crucial victory but also showcased the immense talent that Amorim is banking on to keep the club competitive.