BREAKING NEWS“I can’t work with him anymore. Enough is enough, and as the manager, I need to voice out now”

Manchester United’s turbulent start to the new Premier League season has taken another dramatic twist after head coach Rúben Amorim launched a stinging attack on one of his players following the 1-1 draw against Fulham at Craven Cottage. In a rare and brutally honest outburst, Amorim declared that he can no longer work with right-back Diogo Dalot, insisting that the board must take urgent action to address what he sees as an unacceptable situation.

The United boss, who was appointed in the summer with the promise of restoring order and discipline at Old Trafford, cut a frustrated figure at full-time. What was supposed to be a routine win for the Red Devils turned into yet another disappointing afternoon. United took the lead early in the first half but once again failed to kill off the game, allowing Fulham back into it and dropping valuable points for the second week in a row.

While the draw itself was damaging enough, it was Dalot’s performance that sparked Amorim’s fury. The Portuguese defender, signed for £45 million with the expectation of becoming United’s long-term answer at right-back, delivered another error-strewn display. His poor positioning and lack of awareness were ruthlessly exposed in the build-up to Fulham’s equalizer, leaving Amorim seething on the touchline.

Reports suggest Amorim’s patience with Dalot has been wearing thin since pre-season, with insiders revealing that the manager had already raised concerns about the full-back’s attitude and consistency. Sunday’s display, however, appears to have been the breaking point. Speaking to the media afterward, Amorim said: “Enough is enough. I can’t work with him anymore. His performances are not good enough for this club, and the board needs to act.”

Fans were quick to echo the manager’s words. Social media exploded within minutes of the final whistle, with many supporters calling for Dalot to be dropped permanently. One irate fan wrote: “Dalot is costing us points every single season. Finally, the manager is saying what we’ve all been thinking.” Another added: “If Amorim is serious about change, Dalot should be the first out the door in January.”

The weight of his transfer fee has only intensified the scrutiny. At £45 million, Dalot arrived with high expectations, but critics argue he has failed to justify the investment. While he has had occasional moments of promise in a United shirt, his lack of consistency has made him a lightning rod for frustration among both fans and pundits. For a club of Manchester United’s stature, where every mistake is magnified, Dalot’s shortcomings have become impossible to ignore.

Amorim’s comments have now placed the defender’s future in serious doubt. If the manager has truly lost patience, then Dalot could face either a complete freeze-out or a January transfer away from Old Trafford. Such a move would represent a major turning point in Amorim’s tenure, signaling his intent to reshape the squad and impose his authority, even if it means discarding high-profile players.

Yet the controversy also exposes the deeper issues currently plaguing United. Two matches without a win at the start of the season may not appear catastrophic, but the performances have been far from convincing. The defense looks fragile, the midfield lacks balance, and up front, chances are being squandered at an alarming rate. Dalot may be the immediate scapegoat, but Amorim’s wider challenge lies in addressing a squad that still feels imbalanced and underperforming.

Pressure is already building around Old Trafford. Amorim was brought in to steady the ship and restore United’s competitive edge, but early stumbles have only intensified scrutiny. The manager’s willingness to publicly criticize one of his players so openly suggests that he is not afraid to take drastic measures, but it also risks creating divisions within the dressing room at a time when unity is badly needed.

For Dalot, the situation is now critical. His relationship with Amorim appears beyond repair, and with fan patience exhausted, the road back into favor looks increasingly unlikely. Unless something changes dramatically, the Portuguese full-back may find himself pushed out sooner rather than later.

As the dust settles from another frustrating afternoon in London, one thing is clear: the atmosphere at Manchester United is growing increasingly tense. Amorim’s breaking-point outburst has only added to the noise, and with the fixtures coming thick and fast, the pressure on both the manager and his players will only intensify. United must find a win quickly, or the storm clouds hovering over Old Trafford will grow even darker