Ruben Amorim on Amad Diallo: Defensive Progress! (Patreon)

Ruben Amorim highlighted the defensive improvement Amad Diallo has shown in training. However, in the match against Ipswich, Diallo’s task was somewhat simplified, as he didn’t have to overthink his defensive duties. His focus was primarily on marking the opposing left-back, almost in a man-marking role, without needing to "jump" onto other opponents—a factor that kept his responsibilities more straightforward.

To fully adapt to playing as a wing-back, Diallo must work on specific technical aspects, particularly the execution of throw-ins. As seen in the match footage, his technique often failed to meet the regulations, especially regarding keeping both feet on the ground during the throw. While this wasn’t heavily penalized in the Ipswich game, referees may become stricter with such infractions in the future.