Diallo has flopped in all four outings, whether deployed as a wing-back or a number 10.
It is time for Amorim to drop his key star and start Kobbie Mainoo.
The United academy graduate could slot in alongside Casemiro or Ugarte, with Fernandes restored to his natural attacking role.
Luke Shaw
Shaw faced a challenging experience at the Etihad, being responsible for all three of City’s goals.
He was outmaneuvered by Doku for the first goal, and then overpowered by Haaland for the second.
Although Shaw has been an excellent distributor of the ball, his performance has declined since his return from injury late last season.
His confidence appears to be at an all-time low, as he frequently opts for sideways passes rather than advancing the play like Lisandro Martinez.
Harry Maguire ought to take his place, with Leny Yoro moving to the left side of the back three.
Matthijs de Ligt has been performing well, but he should transition to the right centre-back position to allow Maguire to take the central role in the defence.
Altay Bayindir
Bayindir has impressed with his distribution, but he looks nervy between the sticks.
Amorim has backed him so far, but the deadline-day signing of Senne Lammens makes it clear his days as first-choice goalkeeper are numbered.
The Turkish international did not make any costly mistakes against City, but he should have come off his line a little quicker to close down the space for two of Haaland’s goals.
There is no point in keeping Lammens on the bench.
He is a promising young shot-stopper, and Amorim must throw him into the fire to see if he can handle the heat.
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