What Erik ten Hag said to Amad after red card as Bruno Fernandes demands rule change

It has been revealed what Erik ten Hag said to Amad Diallo in the dressing room following Manchester United's triumphant win over Liverpool. The 21-year-old winger fired United into the in the FA Cup semi-final with a brilliant strike in the dying embers of Sunday's ie at Old Trafford.

Amad has struggled to establish himself in Ten Hag's starting lineup this season having suffered injuries, featuring just four times – all of which have been cameo appearances off the bench. Despite spending a large chunk of the campaign on the bench, the Ivory Coast international managed to find United a late winner.

Overwhelmed with elation, Amad, who had been booked earlier it the clash, took off his shirt as he wheeled away in celebration. Just as Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have done in the past, he held up his jersey. As he retreated back to United's half, referee John Brooks issued him a second yellow card.

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With just second left in the tie, Amad was given his marching orders. The Ivorian was quickly escorted down the tunnel and to the home dressing room by a member of staff.

Luckily for Amad, United managed to hold onto the lead in his absence. In an interview with beIN Sports after the game, Ten Hag was asked what he said to the youngster regarding his red card.

"I said to him, 'I would have killed you [starts laughing] if not', but I am so happy for him," said the Dutchman. Then, in his post-match press conference, Ten Hag conceded that Amad has warranted more game time than he has been given so far this season.

"I'm so happy for him," said the