Ivory Coast international Amad Diallo is yet to score a goal under Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick, both during the Englishman’s initial caretaker spell and since his appointment as the club’s permanent manager.

The statistics have raised questions about the winger’s attacking influence at Old Trafford, particularly when measured against the impressive numbers he recorded before Carrick took charge, blueprint reports.

Although the 23-year-old has remained involved in United’s first-team activities and has been handed opportunities across different competitions, his inability to find the net has become a notable feature of his recent spell at the club.

Carrick initially assumed responsibility for United’s first team in January 2026 following the departure of Ruben Amorim. After guiding the club to Champions League qualification, he was confirmed as permanent head coach on May 22, signing a contract that runs until 2028.

Amad’s goal drought under Carrick
Amad’s lack of goals under Carrick has persisted across the coach’s two spells in charge.

A report published in May indicated that the Ivorian had made 14 appearances under Carrick, starting 10 matches and accumulating 885 minutes without scoring or registering an assist.

The figures underlined the difficulty he was experiencing in translating his attacking involvement into decisive contributions, despite receiving opportunities to establish himself in the starting line-up.

The situation has continued into the 2026/2027 campaign.

According to Opta Analyst’s latest available figures, Amad has featured in eight matches across the Premier League and UEFA Champions League, recording 513 minutes, with no goal to his name. He has, however, registered one assist in the Champions League.

His league record shows five appearances and 370 minutes without a goal or assist, while his three Champions League appearances have produced one assist but no goal.

The numbers suggest that while Amad has continued to feature in Carrick’s plans, the goalscoring return expected from an attacking player of his ability has not materialised.

Contrast with his impressive previous campaign

Amad’s present struggles are particularly striking because of the progress he made during the 2024/2025 season.

The former Atalanta youngster enjoyed one of his most productive campaigns at Manchester United, scoring 11 goals and providing 10 assists across competitions.

His contribution was especially significant after Amorim’s arrival in November 2024, with 18 of his 21 goal contributions coming under the Portuguese manager, according to BBC Sport.

He was deployed in different attacking positions, including as a wing-back and in advanced midfield roles, demonstrating an ability to influence matches beyond simply scoring goals.

His performances established him as one of United’s important attacking options and raised expectations about his long-term importance to the club.

However, his output declined in the subsequent campaign. Opta’s Premier League figures show that he scored two goals and supplied three assists in 32 appearances during the 2025/2026 season, compared with eight goals and six assists in 26 league appearances in 2024/2025.

That decline has made his current drought more conspicuous, especially as United continue to seek consistency from their attacking players.

Carrick has defended the winger
Despite the absence of goals and assists during the earlier part of his tenure, Carrick has publicly expressed confidence in Amad’s ability and overall contribution to the team.

In comments reported by BBC Sport on May 3, the United manager insisted that he remained a fan of the Ivorian and believed the winger was performing better than his statistics suggested.

Carrick acknowledged Amad’s talent, work ethic and attitude, arguing that there were other important aspects of a player’s performance beyond goals and assists.

“I actually think he is playing well,” Carrick said.

He added that Amad gave the team a great deal and had shown the willingness to perform different roles when required.

The manager also explained that his decision to substitute the winger during a match against Brentford was tactical, rather than an indication that he had lost confidence in him.

The comments suggested that Carrick continued to value the player’s contribution even as his attacking numbers came under scrutiny.

Competition for places increases pressure

Amad’s challenge is also taking place within a Manchester United squad where competition for attacking positions remains intense.

The arrival and presence of other attacking options have increased the need for players to justify their places through consistent performances.

Football Insider reported in May that Bryan Mbeumo was viewed as a leading option in the position, potentially making regular starting opportunities more difficult for Amad.

The report also cited former Manchester United chief scout Mick Brown as saying that the winger’s recent performances had been frustrating, particularly because he was not producing goals and assists.

However, Brown maintained that a difficult spell did not diminish Amad’s talent and that the club remained satisfied with his development. He also indicated that United had no immediate plan to sell the player.

For Amad, the challenge is therefore not only to end his personal goal drought but also to maintain his relevance in a squad with several players competing for attacking responsibilities.

A chance to rediscover his attacking influence

Amad’s record under Carrick does not necessarily tell the full story of his performances, particularly given the manager’s public defence of his work rate and tactical contributions.

The winger’s ability to operate in different positions remains an asset, while his previous performances have demonstrated that he possesses the quality to influence matches at the highest level.

Nevertheless, goals and assists remain important measures for attacking players, particularly at a club with Manchester United’s expectations.

His current figures also present an opportunity for improvement as the season progresses. Ending the drought would not only strengthen his personal confidence but could also improve his prospects of securing a more regular place in Carrick’s starting team.

For now, the statistics remain a talking point: Amad has yet to score under Carrick, whether during the manager’s caretaker spell or since his confirmation as permanent head coach.

Whether the Ivorian can rediscover the attacking sharpness that made him one of United’s standout performers in the 2024/2025 campaign will be one of the developments to watch as the season unfolds.