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Dalot is getting better and better with each game. Photo: Reuters . |
Diogo Dalot has become a hot topic of discussion among Manchester United fans. Especially after the match against Fulham in the 24th round of the Premier League on February 1st, when the Portuguese defender displayed impressive ball control and press-breaking abilities, many fans began to view him in a different light.
On social media platform X , many comments praised Dalot. Some fans compared his way of controlling the ball as if it were "falling from above" to the style of Andres Iniesta.
Another person asserted that Dalot is "one of the best ball-controlling and pressure-escaping players in the current squad." These comments reflect the surprise, even relief, of fans after a long period of Manchester United playing without control and often struggling under high-pressure pressing.
However, Dalot has yet to receive unanimous approval, with many fans remaining skeptical. A user named Gideoomatic sarcastically commented that Dalot is only worth watching "when he goes through a match without his brain freezing."
But another user named hugoknowsball immediately "came to Dalot's rescue" by commenting: "The quality I'm seeing in Dalot absolutely doesn't deserve all this criticism. He's truly your favorite full-back when he's playing well."
That's how MU fans describe the moments of lapses in concentration, positional errors, or unsafe decision-making—weaknesses that have plagued Dalot since he arrived at Old Trafford.
From a neutral perspective, Dalot is like a miniature version of Manchester United, showing fleeting moments of positive signs, but not enough to dispel doubts. When he plays well, people see a modern defender, handling the ball neatly and supporting the team's play. When Dalot makes mistakes, memories of his shaky seasons immediately come flooding back.
On the evening of February 1st, MU defeated Fulham 3-2, thus returning to the top 4 of the Premier League.
Source: https://znews.vn/fan-mu-phat-cuong-vi-dalot-post1624564.html
