Ruben Amorim has warned Amad Diallo he must improve if he wants to play a key role at Manchester United despite his starring role against Everton.

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Amad crucial as Man Utd beat EvertonHas four assists in three Premier League gamesAmorim credits Van Nistelrooy for improvementFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?

The winger put in an excellent display with two assists to help deliver a first Premier League win under Amorim as United beat Everton 4-0 at Old Trafford on Sunday. The 22-year-old has started three league matches in a row, racking up four assists in that run.

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Amad's excellent display caused a stir among Red Devils fans online and Amorim joined in the praise as he credited former interim manager Ruud van Nistelrooy for his impact on the Ivorian. However, the Portuguese coach urged the youngster to continue on this path.

WHAT AMORIM SAID

"He is really big in talent, but small in size. He did a great job but he also has to improve. He was really good again," Amorim told reporters. "Ruud van Nistelrooy helped him a lot in his games in charge and now he’s helping me. He’s in a great moment, but that moment started with Ruud. So I just take advantage of Ruud’s work with Amad! He was really good defending and really good attacking so he has to continue to play like that. You could feel it in the end of the game he was really, really tired so we have to manage that and increase his physical ability. I’d like to take credit for [Amad’s pressing], but that’s him. He’s like that. He’s smart. He’s explosive."

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Amad will likely get to keep his place in the Red Devils' starting XI when they come up against second-placed Arsenal in the league on Wednesday.