Manchester United fans have expressed their anger and disappointment following the team’s 2-2 draw with Nottingham Forest, urging manager Ruben Amorim to drop a particular player from the starting lineup.
The match at the City Ground extended United’s winless run to four games, once again prompting supporters to question Amorim’s tactical and selection choices.
United looked in control when Casemiro opened the scoring shortly before halftime, offering the visitors a timely boost. But the game shifted dramatically after the break, as Nottingham Forest struck back with goals from Morgan Gibbs-White and Nicolo Savona to take the lead.
Although Amad Diallo later equalized with a brilliant solo effort to salvage a point, the result only intensified frustrations among the fanbase.
Once more, Amorim’s team selection came under fire—especially his continued faith in certain underperforming players. This time, right-back Diogo Dalot was the target of fan outrage after another disappointing performance.
Dalot’s defensive errors and lack of composure on the ball drew widespread criticism, with many supporters calling for Amorim to drop him before United’s upcoming Premier League clash with Tottenham Hotspur.
The Portuguese full-back, who was substituted for Patrick Dorgu in the second half, appeared visibly annoyed as he left the field. Fans argued the change came too late, insisting Dorgu should have started given Dalot’s recent poor form.
Social media was flooded with angry reactions after the final whistle. One fan fumed, “Dalot, the sooner you leave my club, the better my life will get.” Another added, “He keeps costing us points. I can’t understand why Amorim still trusts him.”
A third supporter quipped, “Dalot’s that player you think looks bad in short clips—then you watch the full game and realize he’s even worse.”
Many highlighted his defensive frailties, pointing out his tendency to lose concentration and fail to close down crosses. As one fan bluntly put it, “Defending is about awareness, strength, and positioning. Dalot lacks all three—he just watches the ball until it’s too late.”
Their criticism intensified after replays showed Dalot failing to close down Savona before Forest’s second goal—a lapse that exposed United’s right flank and proved decisive as the visitors were forced to chase the game late on.
Now, Amorim faces a tough decision ahead of the Tottenham match. Dropping Dalot could demonstrate accountability and set higher performance standards, but it would also test the squad’s defensive depth.
With supporters’ patience wearing thin, Amorim must find the right balance between player loyalty and the urgent demand for results.
As one frustrated fan summed it up, “We’ve heard enough excuses. It’s time Amorim stops trusting players who keep letting us down.” All eyes will be on the United manager to see whether he responds to the criticism—or continues to back Dalot—when Spurs visit Old Trafford next weekend.
