Marcus Rashford has been mocked by fans online after Amad Diallo scored a Premier League hat-trick before his Manchester United team-mate.
The Ivory Coast international netted a sensational treble on Thursday as the fallen giants came from behind to beat Southampton 3-1 at Old Trafford.
Amad has now scored a Premier League hat-trick for United before Rashford, who is widely expected to leave the club this month.
He has also become the first Red Devils star to net three times in a single game since Cristiano Ronaldo against Norwich City in 2022.
Man Utd news: Amad Diallo scored a brilliant hat-trick against Southampton on Thursday night
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And football fans on social media have now mocked Rashford as a result, with Bukayo Saka also copping some flak.
“Amad Diallo scored a Premier League hattrick before Rashford and Saka,” were the words of one user.
A second stated: “Amad got a Premier league hattrick before Rashford.”
Another wrote: “First hat-trick since Ronaldo, hat-trick before Rashford. Give Amad the number 7 shirt.”
A fourth said: “Told ya’ll, football is easy!! Pass it to Amad and he’ll get you goals.
“First proper full season for him and he’s scored a hat-trick before Rashford who’s had over 10 seasons here.”
A fifth wrote: “No way Amad scored a Premier League hat-trick for Manchester United before Rashford.”
And a sixth twisted the knife by saying: “Amad has a PL hattrick before Rashford. You couldn’t make it make sense.”
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Rashford missed the match at Old Trafford amid ongoing uncertainty over his future.
AC Milan are keen on taking the 27-year-old on loan, with the forward currently down in Ruben Amorim’s pecking order.
Amorim was asked about Amad’s electrifying display following the match at Old Trafford on Thursday night.
And the 39-year-old hailed his winger, while also challenging him to maintain his consistency as United look to bring back the glory days of old.
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Man Utd news: Amad Diallo has scored a Premier League hat-trick before Marcus Rashford
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“I didn’t say anything to him, I will tell him tomorrow,” said the former Sporting Lisbon boss.
“But he has to rest, eat good and prepare for Sunday because we will need him again.
“He did a great job, it’s a great moment for a young kid to score a hat-trick for a club like this. But he needs to focus on the next match already…
“The important thing is to win and he helped us to win. He’s doing a very good season.
Man Utd news: Ruben Amorim was delighted for Amad Diallo following the Red Devils’ 3-1 win over Southampton
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“I’ve already said, you have to be careful with young kids. He did a really good job today.
“He has a lot to improve but this game is in the past and you have to prepare for the future. Football is like this and life is like this.”
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