OLD TRAFFORD-Manchester United icon Paul Scholes has launched a blistering attack on Diogo Dalot following the club’s embarrassing 2-1 FA Cup exit to Brighton on Sunday. The loss, which ends United’s last realistic hope of silverware this season, left Scholes and Sir Alex Ferguson visibly stunned in the directors’ box.
Dalot, who struggled throughout the 90 minutes against a relentless Brighton side, was singled out for his role in the defeat. The Portuguese international missed a crucial early chance and was repeatedly caught out of position for both of Brighton’s goals, scored by Brajan Gruda and former Red Devil Danny Welbeck.
“A Total Flop”
Speaking on post-match analysis, Scholes didn’t hold bock, labeling Dalot an “embarrassment” to the shirt:
“He’s a total flop and an embarrassment to the club! Even against a non-organized Brighton, he couldn’t do a thing in the full 90 minutes. How is he still wearing the jersey? Enough is enough this guy needs to pack up and find a new club immediately! If he can’t deliver when it matters, what good is he? Time to cut our losses before he drags us down any further.”
United in Turmoil
The defeat marks a new low for interim manager Darren Fletcher, who took over following the recent sacking of Ruben Amorim. Fans at Old Trafford made their feelings clear, with loud jeers echoing at the final whistle as the team crashed out of both domestic cups at the first hurdle for the first time since the 80s.
Defensive Chaos: Dalot and Patrick Dorgu were criticized for leaving the center-backs exposed, while goalkeeper Senne Lammens had a nervous evening.
Disciplinary Woes: The misery was compounded when 18-year-old substitute Shea Lacey was sent off in the 90th minute for two yellow cards in quick succession.
Transfer Demands: Social media has been flooded with “Dalot Out” trending, with supporters demanding the club sign a replacement before the January window slams shut.
With the Premier League title out of reach and no cup run to look forward to, the pressure on the INEOS hierarchy to find a permanent managerial solution and overhaul the squad has never been higher.
