Manchester United fans have turned their attention toward one player in particular after his underwhelming display in the 2-2 draw against Nottingham Forest. The result extended the club’s winless streak to four matches, leaving many frustrated and questioning the decisions of head coach Ruben Amorim.
The match at the City Ground started brightly enough for United, as Casemiro’s goal just before halftime gave them a much-needed lead. But Forest refused to back down, roaring into the second half with goals from Morgan Gibbs-White and Nicolo Savona. Although Amad Diallo managed to level things with a late strike, the damage had been done—both on the pitch and among the supporters’ patience.
In the aftermath, fans took to social media to vent their anger—not just at Amorim’s tactics but at one player who, in their view, has overstayed his welcome in the starting lineup. Many demanded that the manager make a bold decision and drop him ahead of next weekend’s Premier League showdown with Tottenham Hotspur.
The storm of criticism gathered around right-back Diogo Dalot, whose performance was widely condemned. Amorim’s decision to substitute him for Patrick Dorgu was met with online cheers from fans who felt it was long overdue. To them, it wasn’t just a tactical switch—it was a moment of relief.
Social media erupted during and after the game with fans calling Dalot out by name. One exasperated supporter posted, “Dalot, the sooner you leave my club, the better my life will get.” Another fumed, “Dalot keeps costing us every game. I don’t understand why Amorim continues to trust him.”
The criticism didn’t stop there. A fan sarcastically remarked, “Dalot is the kind of player you think looks bad from highlights—and then you watch 90 minutes and realize he’s even worse.” The comment summed up the mood of the online crowd, dripping with frustration and disbelief.
Some supporters, though less humorous, were brutally direct. One wrote, “Dalot is infuriating to watch. Isn’t a defender supposed to be strong and block crosses? All he does is hop around and ball-watch. It’s embarrassing defending.” The bluntness echoed a wider sentiment: Dalot’s defensive lapses were becoming too costly to ignore.
Their outrage wasn’t without reason. Dalot’s poor positioning played a key role in Savona’s goal, leaving United’s defense exposed and forcing the team to chase an equalizer in the dying minutes. For many fans, that moment summed up why changes are urgently needed if Amorim hopes to get Manchester United’s season back on track.
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