O'Hara calls Dalot atrocious after United's wild win
The pundit slammed the Portugal defender despite Manchester United's 3-2 comeback victory over Roma at Old Trafford.
By Grace Almasi ·
Jamie O'Hara labeled Manchester United right-back Diogo Dalot "atrocious" following the Red Devils' 3-2 comeback win over Roma. The pundit made the remarks on talkSPORT after watching the Champions League match at Old Trafford.
Manchester United trailed by two goals at the break in a match that highlighted the team's struggles this season. Matias Soule opened the scoring in the 11th minute after capitalizing on space left behind by Dalot. Roma extended their lead five minutes later when Ayden Heaven handled a shot, resulting in a penalty that Donyell Malen converted.
O'Hara described the first half as "pathetic" and stated that the team had effectively given up. "They were all over the place at the back. Dalot… oh my god," O'Hara said. He added that he believed Dalot should have been substituted during the first 45 minutes because his defending was "awful."
The team changed its approach in the second half to secure the victory. Bruno Fernandes reduced the deficit with a retaken penalty won by Matheus Cunha. Cunha then scored two late goals to complete the turnaround and send the home crowd into a frenzy.
Manager Michael Carrick credited his players for growing into the game after conceding the initial goals. "We were brilliant in the end," Carrick told Amazon Prime. He emphasized that the win was a single game and that the team must carry that momentum into their Premier League campaign.
United currently sits 17th in the English top flight, just two points above bottom-placed Sunderland. The club faces a difficult schedule ahead, with a match against Aston Villa scheduled for Sunday. Villa is currently 10th in the league and defeated Barcelona 3-0 in the Champions League on Tuesday night.
Captain Bruno Fernandes downplayed the idea that the victory was specifically designed to protect Carrick's position. "The club needed that win, the players needed that win," Fernandes said. He noted that the team has worked hard to escape their current situation and that their belief in the management staff remains strong.
