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Diogo Dalot was booed and jeered off at Old Trafford last night after a dismal 66 minutes of action.
The Manchester United defender was eventually replaced by Patrick Dorgu, who went on to assist and score the equaliser against Aston Villa.
Diogo Dalot: The state of play
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 08: Diogo Dalot of Manchester United shakes hands with Michael Carrick, Manager of Manchester United, after being substituted during the Premier League 2026/27 match between Manchester United and Aston Villa FC at Old Trafford on November 08, 2026 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)
Dalot has featured in all 10 Premier League matches this campaign, but has struggled to have a positive impact in any appearance he’s made.
Lack of depth in the full-back department means he is unlikely to be dropped irrespective of his lacklustre showings, although Michael Carrick undoubtedly made the right decision to withdraw him from the action when United were chasing goals.
Booos for Dalot at OT pic.twitter.com/8SFbQvULet — Manchester United Die Hard Fans (@DieHardUtdFans) November 8, 2026
Fans have been growing increasingly irate with the Portuguese’s form, so you can understand them finally voicing their dismay when presented with the opportunity to do so.
What’s been said about Dalot?
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 08: Diogo Dalot of Manchester United is consoled by teammate Joshua Zirkzee after being substituted during the Premier League 2026/27 match between Manchester United and Aston Villa FC at Old Trafford on November 08, 2026 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)
However, Samuel Luckhurst remarkably suggested that Dalot had been made a ‘scapegoat’ amid United’s poor run of results.
“The reaction to Dalot’s substitution [is] comparable with [Joshua] Zirkzee’s withdrawal vs Newcastle in 2024,” the journalist said.
“Boos for him and cheers for the decision to take him off. Unpleasant for Dalot, but his performance level has been appalling, and fans are bound to settle on a scapegoat.”
🚨📸 – Diogo Dalot looks absolutely HEARTBROKEN after the game.💔🇵🇹 pic.twitter.com/J4cfE5IsfA — (fan) Zaid ✍🏼🇾🇪 (@ZaidBalll) November 8, 2026
Meanwhile, Zirkzee also had a positive impact off the bench with Dorgu, as he reduced the Reds’ deficit to just one goal when scoring at the start of injury time.
Unfortunately for Carrick and his side, United will spend the next two weeks sitting in the relegation zone (18th), having extended their winless streak to eight games.
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MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 03: Bruno Fernandes of Manchester United reacts during the UEFA Champions League 2026/27 League Phase MD4 match between Manchester United and AS Roma at Old Trafford on November 03, 2026 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)
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