Amad Diallo’s first goal for Manchester United against AC Milan last night delighted every supporter but one person who was prouder than most was Eric Bailly.
Being a fellow Ivorian, the defender has undoubtedly played a key role in helping the teenager settle in Manchester over the past couple of months. After Diallo scored, Bailly piled on top of the youngster and the rest of the players who were celebrating the goal:
— United Zone (@ManUnitedZone_) March 11, 2021
Supporters on Twitter were loving Bailly’s reaction and they praised the defender for the support he is giving to Diallo:
Like a proud dad. Love it.
— gui ?? (@mufcgui) March 11, 2021
Someone stop him before he breaks 167372763 bones ?
— The United Way ? (@theunitedwayyy) March 11, 2021
Love the passion ???
— jay thomas ? (@jaythom93943310) March 11, 2021
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— balbalnyess (@ibalisme) March 11, 2021
I hope he retires here I bloody love him
— Pogba x Bruno (@MufcAlfie) March 11, 2021
love him with all my heart
— ☔️ (@PP6AM9) March 11, 2021
The best madman in United jersey.
— JimmyTest (@JimmyTest15) March 11, 2021
And we wonder why uncle Eric gets injured ??❤️
— Revenge of the Dreamers ? (@JeffWaziski_jR) March 11, 2021
Gotta love him.?
— Gerhard Godescha (@KingGelato7) March 11, 2021
Diallo got more game time than he expected last night, with Anthony Martial having to go off injured at half time, but he managed to score just five minutes after coming on, with an excellent headed finish.
It will be interesting to see whether he is handed his first start against West Ham this weekend, with neither Martial nor Edinson Cavani expected to be fit.
