At half time TNT showed Rasmus giving out to Dalot not passing him the ball for that chance. Dalot said something back to him but he was fuming for some reason
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Season Average Rating
- Appearances
- 42
- Clean sheets
- 10
- Goals
- 1
- Assists
- 2
- Yellow cards
- 5
- Red cards
- 1
The sooner Trent renews the better , Madrid will come calling for him and we will be laughing all the way to the bank until we piss it away on someone else
Thicker than Lizzo.
If he had fecked it up then personally I would be okay but to refuse such an obvious pass, it's basically anti football
I’ve said it plenty of times he’s an athlete, not a football player.
Sell him and use the funds for Vanderson or Wesley.
It's a tough one as he's in theory a versatile player but more importantly in this current squad is always available. Still at wing back, I don't think he's the guy for the job even as a depth option.
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Diogo Dalot has shown promise at Manchester United, but his time at the club (since joining in 2018) has been punctuated by recurring criticisms and mistakes. Here’s a breakdown:
1. Defensive Vulnerabilities
Positioning Lapses: Dalot has occasionally been caught out of position, leaving gaps for opponents to exploit (e.g., failing to track overlapping runs).
1v1 Defending: His aggressiveness in duels can backfire, with wingers sometimes bypassing him too easily.
Aerial Weakness: Despite his height (6’0”), he’s been inconsistent in aerial duels, a liability against physical wingers.
2. Inconsistent Final-Third Delivery
Erratic Crossing: A frequent criticism—his crosses often lack precision or fail to pick out teammates, wasting promising attacks.
Decision-Making:At times, he holds the ball too long or chooses low-percentage passes/shots instead of simpler options.
3. Injury & Consistency Issues
Fitness Struggles: Early in his United career, injuries disrupted his rhythm (e.g., hip issues in 2019/20).
Form Fluctuations: Post-AC Milan loan (2020/21), he initially impressed under Solskjær but later regressed, leading to fan frustration.
4. Tactical Adaptation
Role Confusion: Under different managers (Mourinho, Solskjær, Ten Hag), he’s shifted between RB, LB, and inverted roles, struggling to master any single system.
Ten Hag’s Demands: While improved under Ten Hag, his lapses in build-up play (e.g., risky passes, losing possession) still surface.
5. High-Profile Mistakes
2022/23 Season:
Manchester Derby (Oct 2022)- Caught out in transitions as City exploited United’s right flank.
Liverpool 7-0 Defeat (Mar 2023): Part of a collective collapse, but his defensive errors stood out.
2023/24: Occasional lapses in big games (e.g., UCL group stages), though he’s grown into a more reliable starter.
1. Defensive Vulnerabilities
Positioning Lapses: Dalot has occasionally been caught out of position, leaving gaps for opponents to exploit (e.g., failing to track overlapping runs).
1v1 Defending: His aggressiveness in duels can backfire, with wingers sometimes bypassing him too easily.
Aerial Weakness: Despite his height (6’0”), he’s been inconsistent in aerial duels, a liability against physical wingers.
2. Inconsistent Final-Third Delivery
Erratic Crossing: A frequent criticism—his crosses often lack precision or fail to pick out teammates, wasting promising attacks.
Decision-Making:At times, he holds the ball too long or chooses low-percentage passes/shots instead of simpler options.
3. Injury & Consistency Issues
Fitness Struggles: Early in his United career, injuries disrupted his rhythm (e.g., hip issues in 2019/20).
Form Fluctuations: Post-AC Milan loan (2020/21), he initially impressed under Solskjær but later regressed, leading to fan frustration.
4. Tactical Adaptation
Role Confusion: Under different managers (Mourinho, Solskjær, Ten Hag), he’s shifted between RB, LB, and inverted roles, struggling to master any single system.
Ten Hag’s Demands: While improved under Ten Hag, his lapses in build-up play (e.g., risky passes, losing possession) still surface.
5. High-Profile Mistakes
2022/23 Season:
Manchester Derby (Oct 2022)- Caught out in transitions as City exploited United’s right flank.
Liverpool 7-0 Defeat (Mar 2023): Part of a collective collapse, but his defensive errors stood out.
2023/24: Occasional lapses in big games (e.g., UCL group stages), though he’s grown into a more reliable starter.
I actually actively despise him as a footballer.
The best option is to sell him at an ok fee like 30 or 40 million euros
Same. Absolutely damning that he’s been allowed to rack up so many appearances.
I'm amazed he makes it onto the field with his boots on the correct feet.
... Or with actual football boots on at all.
... Or with actual football boots on at all.
If that had been Ronaldo in the middle that would have been crossed perfectly.
Good at nothing.
Crap at everything.
Sell and it will show has profit on the books.
All high-fives and chest bumps!
Crap at everything.
Sell and it will show has profit on the books.
All high-fives and chest bumps!
It's because he's so painfully, painfully average - there isn't, and never was, anything good about him.
Most of our players have talent but are too old, too young, don't suit the setup etc...Dalot is one of the few who is just rubbish.
For me, AWB is, and always was, the better RB but because we paid £50m for him, he was sniped at every opportunity.
He's been very lucky that the rest of the team has had so many problems over the yesrs. He's never been singled out as being a priority to replace until Amorim joined. There has always been more important positions to strengthen, so Dalot continues to fly under the radar and get away with being painfully mediocre
The fact he didn’t make that pass is incredible. He’s a fecking beyond woeful player.
You can be a CB playing at winger for all I care, that passing option was the most obvious "go for it" pass I've ever seen in my life. Doesn't matter if you're a GK playing ST or a CB playing winger. Just use your eyes, head, and basic common fecking game sense to pass the ball to the striker for a very high efficient shot.
I've said it before, the guy is brainless. The formation doesn't matter, his brain remains the same wherever you put him. His only major utility is that he's never injured.
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He's no better as a RWB than he is at LWB. He's capable of being a decent player but he also makes brainless mistake. Worth keeping but no way should be he playing as much as he has
He's both distinctly average, and one of our better players.
Sign of the state we're in.
Sign of the state we're in.
Looks even more out of his depth this season and yesterday was again a masterclass in Dalot-isms. Crappy crossing, even the few times he tried, crappy decision on which pass to pick out and worst of all, denying Hojlund a decent chance to score.
People saying he didn't make the pass because it was Hojlund. I'm not having that.
Dalot has been refusing the first time cross all season. It's just come to peoples(non United fans) attention now because last night's example was particularly bad.
Dalot has been refusing the first time cross all season. It's just come to peoples(non United fans) attention now because last night's example was particularly bad.
I think people are calling out his lack of game intelligence and Reuben is trying to suggest he didn't see him.
I'm sorry that is just complete fiction. In that position you look up and see who is available and you can clearly see that Dalot did that. He then CHOOSES not to pass to him. He knows he should be making that pass because he's scanned and he's in a position to make it. He's just decided not to.
For Howsen to say on Stretford Paddock that "I wouldn't have passed to him either" is just crazy. Say what you like about Rasmus but his shot accuracy and ability to take his chances is very high - it's the lack of these chances that are the issue. But having that tap-in would have massively improved his confidence where in so many games he either looks angry or crestfallen and I totally get that. I admit he is often making the wrong runs but you need to look at this holistically - if he feels noone is looking for him he's not playing his natural game.
I feel from Rasmus reaction and the subsequent reaction from Dalot that this is a conscious thing from Dalot, like it is from many of the other players. Rueben has to get hold of this and sort it out - you must play as a team and trust your team mates (Looking for Eric quote there, but it's very very appropriate for this team). The crux of his whole 343 philosophy is for the WBs and 10s to create high XG chances for the 9 inside the box. There couldn't be a clearer example of what an Amorim goal should be.
I'm sorry that is just complete fiction. In that position you look up and see who is available and you can clearly see that Dalot did that. He then CHOOSES not to pass to him. He knows he should be making that pass because he's scanned and he's in a position to make it. He's just decided not to.
For Howsen to say on Stretford Paddock that "I wouldn't have passed to him either" is just crazy. Say what you like about Rasmus but his shot accuracy and ability to take his chances is very high - it's the lack of these chances that are the issue. But having that tap-in would have massively improved his confidence where in so many games he either looks angry or crestfallen and I totally get that. I admit he is often making the wrong runs but you need to look at this holistically - if he feels noone is looking for him he's not playing his natural game.
I feel from Rasmus reaction and the subsequent reaction from Dalot that this is a conscious thing from Dalot, like it is from many of the other players. Rueben has to get hold of this and sort it out - you must play as a team and trust your team mates (Looking for Eric quote there, but it's very very appropriate for this team). The crux of his whole 343 philosophy is for the WBs and 10s to create high XG chances for the 9 inside the box. There couldn't be a clearer example of what an Amorim goal should be.
I think hes getting worse each game if that was possible....
In that position, you cross it into the area where you expect strikers to be. 101 of crossing. It’s basic.
It was bloody irritating, Hojlund was open and the goal would have made a big difference to his confidence
It was bloody irritating, Hojlund was open and the goal would have made a big difference to his confidence
Dalot and doing basic stuff correctly, doesn't go hand in hand sadly.
The frustrating thing about Dalot is that he has the physical and technical attributes to be a pretty decent footballer. It's his concentration and decision making that lets him down. He'll be 26 in a few weeks, so I really don't think we can expect him to improve that aspect.
Sell if we get a good offer, or keep as back-up while we rebuild.
Sell if we get a good offer, or keep as back-up while we rebuild.
Correct and it's actually far far worse than most people imagine.
Crosses into the penalty area 14th percentile
Passes into penalty area 25th percentile
Passes into final 3rd 29th percentile.
He's legitimately one of the very worst full backs in Europe's top 5 leagues in these departments.
This. He either doesn't see the pass or knows he doesn't have it in him. Both concerning.
As a FB I think he's a good player. He's been asked to play a position which he is so limited in ability, it's painful to watch. The good thing about Dalot is his work rate - he trains really hard and coaches love him. I think he will be sold in the summer for about £25 and we will be able to get a WB in. My problem with selling him is that if/when we revert to a back 4, we will need him.
Did well for the goal
Oh yeah you can see he looks across to him twice on the replay and still chooses not to play the obvious pass. There are no excuses for it at all. So sick of our players getting high up the pitch and then turning around, passing it backwards and allowing the opposition to get their shape back. It's infuriating.
His greatest attribute is being available.
Next season we need more Amass, his ability is on another level to Dalot, at least with the ball. Whether or not he matures physically between now and then is the only question.
Next season we need more Amass, his ability is on another level to Dalot, at least with the ball. Whether or not he matures physically between now and then is the only question.
This guy is the very definition of a nothing player.
You're all forgetting he was great last season. I do think he's very bad this year too offensively, but sometimes players go through rough patches.
It's the opposite. He's had an exceptionally good season last year. Otherwise he's been below average.
We both saying the same things mate.