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

The storm clouds are gathering over Old Trafford once again as Manchester United head coach Rúben Amorim issued his most explosive post-match comments since taking charge. After a frustrating 1-1 draw against Fulham at Craven Cottage, Amorim stunned reporters by openly declaring that he “can’t work” with one of his players any longer. The manager’s words have sent shockwaves through the fanbase and raised serious questions about the defender’s future at the club.

Amorim’s anger was directed at Diogo Dalot, whose poor defensive display once again cost United dearly. Fulham’s equaliser stemmed from Dalot’s failure to close down Emile Smith Rowe, allowing the substitute space to fire home. For Amorim, this was the final straw. The Portuguese coach, normally measured in his public statements, didn’t hold back, demanding that the board take action to resolve what he described as an “unacceptable” situation.

United had gone into the clash under pressure to secure their first league win of the season. Despite taking the lead through a scrappy goal credited to Leny Yoro, they lacked the conviction to finish off the match. Instead of pushing for a second goal, United retreated, a cautious approach that allowed Fulham to grow in confidence. When the equaliser inevitably arrived, it felt like déjà vu for fans who have seen their team surrender leads far too often in recent years.

Dalot has become a lightning rod for frustration. Signed for £45 million, he was once touted as the long-term solution at right-back. Yet inconsistency has plagued his time at Old Trafford. While capable of moments of quality going forward, his lapses in concentration defensively continue to undermine the team. For a club with ambitions of challenging for the Premier League, those mistakes are simply too costly.

Fan reaction was immediate and unforgiving. Social media exploded with anger, many supporters echoing Amorim’s sentiments. “Dalot is not United quality,” one fan posted. Another went further: “Finally, someone is saying it like it is. Dalot costs us points every season, and we can’t keep pretending otherwise.” The tide of opinion appears firmly against the full-back, with many calling for him to be sold in January.

But Amorim’s outburst also highlights a deeper problem within United’s squad. The draw against Fulham was not just about Dalot. United’s attack remains blunt despite heavy investment. Bruno Fernandes missed a crucial penalty, Benjamin Šeško struggled to make an impact from the bench, and the new-look frontline failed to score from open play yet again. For all the changes in personnel, the same issues remain—wastefulness in front of goal and fragility at the back.

The manager himself is now under scrutiny. Some critics argue that his decision to introduce defensive substitutions late in the game sent the wrong message to his players. At a time when fans were urging the team to attack, Amorim opted for caution, bringing on extra defenders instead of chasing a winner. The move backfired, with United conceding just minutes later. While Dalot was singled out, Amorim cannot escape responsibility for the tactical approach.

Still, his willingness to call out underperformers has drawn support from some quarters. Amorim is determined to instil higher standards at Old Trafford, and his message was clear: no player, regardless of reputation or transfer fee, is safe if they continue to let the team down. Such a public rebuke is rare, but it may prove a turning point in how the squad responds to his demands.

For Dalot, the writing may already be on the wall. With January still months away, his place in the team is now under serious threat. Youngsters waiting in the wings could be given more opportunities, while United’s recruitment team may be forced to accelerate their search for a new full-back. Amorim’s statement that he “can’t work with him anymore” leaves little room for reconciliation.

What happens next could define United’s season. Two games without a win is not a crisis, but the manner of the performances has unsettled supporters and left Amorim facing tough questions. If results don’t improve quickly, the pressure on him will mount as much as it has on Dalot. For now, the Portuguese manager has drawn a line in the sand: underperformance will no longer be tolerated at Manchester United.

As the dust settles from his dramatic outburst, the spotlight will remain firmly on Old Trafford. Can Amorim steady the ship and turn these stuttering performances into victories? Or will this be remembered as the moment when divisions inside the camp began to surface? What is certain is that Diogo Dalot’s future at the club has never looked more uncertain, and United’s problems are far from solved.