Manchester United supporters have expressed significant frustration with Diogo Dalot after he offered what they consider to be an unsatisfactory explanation for the team’s poor start to the season. United has endured a tough beginning to their Premier League campaign, suffering three losses, including a disheartening 3-0 defeat to Tottenham.
Dalot attributed the team’s current struggles to the ongoing restructuring efforts within the club. He specifically referenced the recent arrivals of new figures in the management structure, including Omar Berrada and Justin Wilcox, as key factors in the transitional phase that is impacting the squad.
Dalot acknowledged that the team is “suffering” during this period of change but assured fans that improvements in consistency, both in terms of performance and results, would eventually lead the team to success.
Despite his attempts to explain the situation, many fans were quick to voice their discontent with Dalot’s comments on social media. For some, the explanation fell far short of addressing the real issues plaguing the team on the pitch.
One fan outright dismissed Dalot’s reasoning, stating, “The management structure isn’t what’s playing on the field,” suggesting that the problems go beyond what is happening in the club’s upper echelons and lie with the players’ performances during matches. Another fan responded sarcastically, highlighting what they see as little improvement under the new structure, saying, “Suffering before and after the restructure—fascinating.”
Much of the criticism from fans centered on Dalot’s own performance on the field, with several pointing out defensive lapses that contributed to the team’s recent defeats. One supporter commented, “He gave up tracking his man just three minutes into the game!” This specific criticism highlights the frustration among fans who feel that some of the team’s struggles are due to individual errors by players like Dalot, rather than the broader changes occurring at the club level.
The backlash reflects the growing discontent among Manchester United fans, who are increasingly impatient with the team’s inconsistent performances. Despite the ongoing changes in the club’s management and leadership, including the appointment of new figures like Berrada and Wilcox, the team has yet to show signs of improvement on the field. Many supporters are losing faith in the idea that restructuring behind the scenes will translate into better results on the pitch.
As the pressure continues to mount, fans are not just looking for explanations—they want tangible improvements in performance. Dalot’s remarks, intended to reassure supporters that the team’s struggles are temporary, instead seem to have fueled further frustration, with many believing that the focus should be on better efforts from the players rather than behind-the-scenes restructuring.