Manchester United fullback Diogo Dalot has been named in Alan Shearer’s Official Premier League Team of the Week.
The Portuguese international’s contributions were recognised by Shearer after he played as an inverted fullback on the left against Crystal Palace last Saturday:
“He impressed as he inverted into midfield and defended well as Man Utd made it back-to-back clean sheets.”
Fans on X believe that the recognition for Dalot is well deserved based on his performance last weekend:
Well deserved ❤️🌟
— Old Trafford Sector (@Oldtraffordutds) September 23, 2024
Best left back in the league so far this season
— Chino (@ChinoUTD) September 23, 2024
Alan shearer knows ball
— 𝐆𝐚𝐣 ✯ (@UTDgaj) September 23, 2024
Diogo Dalot game is improving day in day out
— Kababaa 👶 (@utdkaruga) September 23, 2024
Amazing 😍🤩
— _Anthony (@UTDanthony_015) September 23, 2024
My favourite ❤️
— SKV (@iamskvir) September 23, 2024
But somehow, some deluded fans want him sold
— Dele of Calabar (@Dele_of_Calabar) September 23, 2024
Dalot bounced back after a poor display at Southampton
While the 25-year-old’s displays have been very good, on the whole, this season he did struggle somewhat in the game prior to the Palace fixture.
Youngster Tyler Dibling caused Dalot all sorts of problems during the win over Southampton and the United fullback actually gave away a penalty when the teenager got past him. Luckily, Andre Onana was on hand to save the subsequent spot-kick.
Who joins the United defender in Shearer’s ‘Team of the Week’?
The former Newcastle and England striker selected Arsenal’s David Raya in goal despite the Spaniard conceding twice in the 2-2 draw against Manchester City.
Dalot lines up alongside Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold and Arsenal’s Gabriel in defence. Chelsea’s Moises Caicedo, Liverpool’s Ryan Gravenberch, Tottenham’s James Maddison and Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers are the players named in the middle of the park by Shearer.
Up front, Southampton’s Dibling is picked along with Chelsea’s Nicolas Jackson and Liverpool’s Luis Diaz.
Find out who is in Manchester United’s first-team squad for the 2024/2025 season here
