Manchester United’s defender Diogo Dalot has come under scrutiny from pundit Paul Parker for his lackluster performances for the club. Despite being a regular in Ruben Amorim’s side, Dalot has been criticized for his error-prone displays on the field. Parker pointed out that Dalot’s focus on celebrating tackles rather than fulfilling his defensive duties could prove costly for the team.
Parker emphasized, “Dalot’s making far too many mistakes, unnecessary mistakes. He’s more interested in high-fiving people when he makes a tackle than actually doing his job properly. So, high-fives don’t win you games of football. By the time you’ve done your high-five, they could have actually bounced off of your great tackle and gone and scored a goal.” He further added that Dalot’s defensive lapses and poor clearances are areas of concern for the team.
Despite his shortcomings, Dalot has shown passion on the field, often celebrating defensive actions as if he had scored a goal. The Portuguese international has been a part of Manchester United since 2018 and has been a key figure in Amorim’s tactical setup. Amorim has entrusted Dalot with significant playing time, starting him in 39 out of 55 games under his management.
In other news, Manchester United goalkeeper Senne Lammens is set to make his senior national team debut for Belgium in the upcoming internationals. Lammens, who has been impressive for the Red Devils this season, has been called up to the squad due to Thibaut Courtois’ injury. The young goalkeeper has yet to taste defeat in five games with Manchester United and could feature in Belgium’s matches against Kazakhstan and Liechtenstein.
Overall, Dalot’s performances will be closely scrutinized as Manchester United look to improve their defensive solidity, while Lammens will aim to make a mark at the international level. With key players sidelined due to injuries, both players have the opportunity to showcase their talent and contribute to their respective teams’ success.
This article was edited by Sulayman Salahudeen and originally appeared on Sportskeeda.
