The Ivorian winger's shout for a spot-kick at Bournemouth gets no sympathy from the league's review panel.
Manchester United's Ivorian sensation Amad Diallo will have to accept he got no favors from match officials during the Red Devils' trip to Bournemouth, after the Premier League's Key Match Incidents Panel backed the referee's decision not to award a penalty.
The 22-year-old winger, who has been lighting up Old Trafford with his pace and trickery this season, felt he had a legitimate claim for a spot-kick during United's encounter with the Cherries. However, both the on-field referee and the VAR officials deemed there was insufficient contact to warrant a penalty award.
The KMI Panel, which reviews controversial decisions each matchweek, unanimously supported the officials' judgment call. Their verdict suggests that while there may have been contact in the box, it wasn't enough to constitute a foul worthy of a penalty kick.
For Amad, who has been one of the standout African talents in the Premier League this campaign, it's a reminder of how fine the margins can be at the highest level. The former Atalanta man continues to showcase the technical brilliance that has made him a fan favorite at United, even when the big decisions don't go his way.
