Manchester United legend Roy Keane has launched a scathing critique of defender Diogo Dalot, claiming the Portuguese international 'doesn't do enough' for the team. The comments came following United's disappointing 2-1 Premier League defeat away to Aston Villa on Sunday.
Keane's Scathing Analysis of United's Performance
The former United captain, working as a pundit for Sky Sports, was visibly frustrated by his old club's display at Villa Park. While a Morgan Rogers double secured the win for the hosts, with Matheus Cunha netting for United, Keane's ire was directed at a perceived lack of fight and commitment from certain players.
Keane specifically highlighted Dalot's performance, suggesting manager Ruben Amorim should be reviewing the full-back's contribution closely. 'You can have all the talent in the world,' Keane stated. 'We've mentioned it time and time again but you've got to roll your sleeves up and when the game gets a bit tight there's moments where you go, 'I'm just going to do my bit for the team'. There's too many players, like Dalot, that just don't do enough.'
A Concerning Pattern for Amorim's Struggling Side
The defeat compounds a difficult period for Amorim, whose team has now managed just two victories in their last eight Premier League matches. This poor run of form has left the club languishing in seventh place, casting serious doubt over their chances of securing European football for next season.
Keane pointed to Rogers' opening goal as a symptomatic moment of defensive naivety. 'Same for the first goal when Rogers gets the ball wide,' he analysed. 'We're all sitting there and we know there's danger. Do they not know there's danger?' The Irishman stopped short of using the word 'cheating' but reiterated his belief that several players were simply not putting in the required effort.
Injury Blow Adds to Mounting Problems
To make matters worse for the under-pressure manager, the club confirmed a significant injury to captain Bruno Fernandes. The influential midfielder is set for a spell on the sidelines during the crucial festive fixture period, dealing a crushing blow to United's hopes of turning their season around.
With key players absent and performances under scrutiny, the focus now turns to how Amorim addresses these issues on the training ground. Keane's stark assessment suggests that technical ability is not the primary concern; instead, it is the basic desire and willingness to fight for the shirt that he believes is lacking in players like Diogo Dalot.
