Dalot: “We should have given 100%” in Manchester United’s defeat to Grimsby

Diogo Dalot, Manchester United’s right-back, expressed his disappointment after the team’s defeat in the Carabao Cup against Grimsby Town, a result he described as a missed opportunity to demonstrate the team’s true potential.

Dalot: “We weren’t good enough”

The player, who was one of the few to speak up after the match, lamented the lack of intensity and commitment shown, especially in the first half of the game.

We were not good enough, clearly, especially what we did in the first half.

Diogo Dalot

Dalot highlighted that the team did not show the minimum required level, allowing Grimsby Town to take the initiative and win the match. He acknowledged that the defeat was a hard blow for the team and for the fans who traveled to support the team.The defender also emphasized the need to improve attitude and focus in the upcoming matches, starting with the weekend’s match against Burnley. He stressed that the team must demonstrate on the field that it deserves to be in the competition and that the only way to do so is by showing quality play and a different attitude.

The match against Grimsby Town, from League Two, was decided in a penalty shootout after a draw. Dalot scored his penalty, but the team failed to advance in the tie.Manchester United coach Ruben Amorim also expressed his disappointment at the defeat and admitted that “something has to change”.The defeat leaves United needing to get their first win of the season against Burnley before the international break.