Amad Diallo's unique challenge at Rangers outlined as Manchester United loanee shines on debut

30.01.2022 - 00:44 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Amad Diallo will be under constant pressure to win at Rangers, and the Manchester United loanee will face an entirely new experience north of the border.

That’s according to former Scotland international James McFadden, who believes United have made the perfect choice for the 19-year-old’s development.

Amad completed his move to the Scottish Premiership champions earlier this week as he joined Giovanni van Bronckhorst’s side for the remainder of the season.

And the teenager was thrown straight into the action after being named in the starting line-up for his debut against Ross County on Saturday, with McFadden expecting the former Atalanta forward to be tested thoroughly during his time at Rangers.

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Asked what the expectations will be of Amad, McFadden told Sky Sports: “I’m not sure. Does he have pedigree because Man United spent money on him? Does that mean he’s going to be a good player?

“He is a prospect, he’s not been able to get in the Man United side. That doesn’t mean he’s not a good player, but you look at what he can bring, he’s got speed, he’s got tricks, he can score goals and create, but he’s never been given a run of games to do that.

“He’s got a great opportunity in that position for Rangers. It gives Diallo a chance to come in and play, and play under pressure.

“Sometimes you see young players go on loan to clubs where, if they win one in three, it’s fine, they’re