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Retired Manchester United star likens Amad Diallo to Old Trafford legends
Louis Saha says he watches football "to see guys like Amad [Diallo] play," and likens the young Manchester United star to former club legends.
Amad has established himself as a regular for the Red Devils this season, with the 22-year-old lining up mostly on the right side of the attack. He has become an integral weapon for the club under Ruben Amorim, scoring nine goals in all competitions thus far.
For Saha, the Ivorian is just scratching the surface of his potential, with comparisons made to a current wide Premier League player.
"Amad can go very far," Saha told spaceportsweden.com. "He has the capacity to develop into one of the game's superstars. I love his humility and at the same time, I love his determination. He’s a player with guts. He’s got the guts to grab the opportunity that he has been given. He’s got the skills and he’s also got good body strength.
"He reminds me a little bit of Raheem Sterling when he first broke through. People thought they would be able to knock him off the ball because of his size, but they couldn’t.
"What Amad’s done in terms of energy, in terms of his impact, it's unbelievable."
While a comparison to Sterling is high praise in itself, Saha took it a step further, likening Amad to some of the biggest names to have stepped on the pitch for the home side at Old Trafford.
The retired striker believes Amad should be a cornerstone of the club going forward.
"I remember back in the day, I saw Cristiano [Ronaldo], I saw Wayne Rooney, I saw Giggsy (Ryan Giggs) train," Saha said. "He’s got the same dedication. He’s got the same desire. He’s got the same level of dedication.
"You can see that Amad is obsessed about his football, you can see that he wants to entertain the fans, and he's got a real connection with the United fans. Ruben Amorim can play him in any position, and he knows that he will get a performance out of him. Amorim should give him the keys to this United team. They should build around this guy because he’s that good."
