Dalot’s struggles expose Manchester United’s lack of left-back cover and wider turmoil

Diogo Dalot’s error-prone display in Manchester United’s defeat by Aston Villa has made him a focus of supporters’ frustration, but the article argues he is also a symptom of wider problems at the club. United have no reliable cover for injury-prone left-back Luke Shaw, leaving the right-back to play out of position amid broader uncertainty over recruitment and management.

United fell two goals behind within four minutes, fought back to 2-2, then conceded momentum after Dalot failed to close down Alysson and later tripped him in the penalty area. Dalot was substituted in the 66th minute to cheers from the crowd. United have conceded 30 goals in all competitions, joint-most among clubs in Europe’s top five leagues, while the article also notes Dalot’s mistakes in the previous match against Roma.