THIERRY HENRY captivated fans as he analyzed Amad Diallo’s exhilarating last-minute goal in the Manchester derby.
Manchester United pulled off a stunning comeback, netting two goals in a mere three minutes to secure three points at the Etihad.
Amad stepped up as the standout player after earning a penalty that Bruno Fernandes converted, subsequently scoring the winning goal with an impressive display of skill.
Meanwhile, spectators were just as captivated by Henry’s breakdown of how Amad found the back of the net during Monday Night Football.
Henry, at 47, pointed out that Amad’s ability to connect with Lisandro Martinez’s long pass was attributed to his decision to stop focusing on the ball as it went overhead.
This allowed the winger to direct his attention to where the ball would land, and he instinctively flicked it past Ederson, taking advantage of Josko Gvardiol’s poorly timed attempt to block the shot.
Henry explained: “I didn’t expect United to score. [Amad] makes his run early but checks to make sure he’s not offside; with Ruben Dias present, he cannot be offside at all.
“However, he does something vital. As the ball comes down over his head, keeping his eyes on it would hinder his chance to reach it. Instead, he focuses on where the ball will bounce, which is the only way he can get to it.
“He realizes that he can only reach it after it has bounced. If he keeps watching the ball, he’ll miss it.”
Henry’s perspectives are unsurprising, given his 401 career goals, yet fans were still impressed by how he observed Amad’s subtle shift in focus.
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One fan remarked: “How did Henry notice that during Amad’s goal? Incredible.”
Another added: “I appreciate Henry’s analysis – it’s always so insightful.”
A third fan commented: “There isn’t a better analyst than Henry; I’d listen to him all day long.”