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Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has admitted that Amad deserves more game time than he has been given.

Amad, 21, sustained a knee injury during United’s pre-season match against Arsenal in the United States in July and was sidelined until December.

Since making his comeback, Amad has made six appearances in all competitions but is yet to start a game.

“Amad deserves it, but don’t forget he had a long period in the season injured, so we rebuilt him and now he has had some opportunities and (made) a real contribution,” Ten Hag said.

“(On Sunday) He played in the position that is not his best position. He started as a striker and then he had to play in the midfield, so he did well.”

Even though Amad scored a dramatic last-minute winner to knock Liverpool out of the FA Cup in extra time in March, his chances have been limited.

Ten Hag puts this down to the competition in the squad for the attacking spots in the starting XI.

“We have a number of players in that area, there is big competition,” the Dutchman added. “He already deserved more game minutes, I would say, but I have to choose there.

“We have (Alejandro) Garnacho, Antony, we have Omari Forson. We have a number of players in that position and we have to make choices there. But I am very happy with his performances and his progress, I see his qualities and his assets can really contribute to our game.”