Manchester United loanee Amad Diallo took his place centre stage on Saturday evening, as Sunderland secured what could prove to be a vital victory over Luton Town.
Wide-man Amad, as expected, was afforded his latest starting berth a short time ago.
This came as Sunderland welcomed the aforementioned Luton to the Stadium of Light, for the first-leg of the Championship playoff semi-final between the clubs.
It was visitors Luton who went on to open the scoring in the clash, Elijah Adebayo finishing from close range with ten minutes on the clock:
Elijah Adebayo SMASHES the ball home from close range! 💥 pic.twitter.com/lKwaxFnW9G
— Sky Sports Football (@SkyFootball) May 13, 2023
Cometh the hour, though, cometh the man…
Setting the stage for an eventual Sunderland turnaround victory, Amad Diallo levelled the score at the Stadium of Light, courtesy of the most sumptuous of strikes.
STOP SCROLLING AND WATCH THIS FROM AMAD DIALLO! 🤯 pic.twitter.com/itCOHhFtjh
— Sky Sports Football (@SkyFootball) May 13, 2023
This came amid yet another fine all-round display on the part of a player who continues to spark excitement back on the red half of Manchester, the key stats of which can be seen below:
Amad Diallo’s game by numbers vs Luton:
63 touches
34 passes completed
9 final third entries
5 take-ons completed
4 shots
3 tackles made
1 goal
0.13 xGWhat. A. Strike. 🤩 pic.twitter.com/7d1IkTQ6Xs
— Squawka Live (@Squawka_Live) May 13, 2023
