Manchester United drew 4-4 with Aston Villa on Sunday and dropped into the Premier League relegation zone ahead of the international break. Diogo Dalot was booed by United supporters at Old Trafford when he came off, prompting Michael Carrick to back him.
Dalot substituted after penalty incident
Dalot was substituted on 66 minutes for Patrick Dorgu. He conceded a penalty after challenging Alysson in the box, and John McGinn scored it to make the score 3-2. Dalot was booed by Manchester United supporters at Old Trafford as he left the pitch.
Carrick responds to the boos
Reacting to the boos for Dalot after the match, Manchester United boss Michael Carrick said: “We’ve got to be careful with that, I think. I understand the frustration and the disappointment of the supporters. I get it, we’re all frustrated, we’re all disappointed. The players are as much as anyone, I guarantee you that.”
Carrick added: “Diogo gives absolutely everything. He’s played in different positions, he’s played really well at times.”
Champions League win ends winless run
Manchester United’s nine-match winless run ended when they beat Roma 3-2 in the Champions League.
Romano outlines Carrick’s position
Fabrizio Romano said Carrick wants Dalot to continue at Manchester United if Carrick survives and reaches the January transfer window. On his YouTube channel, Romano said: “This is why Carrick is backing Dalot. This is why Carrick wants Dalot to continue at Man United.”
