What Michael Carrick said about Diogo Dalot being booed by Manchester United fans

Carrick defended Dalot after the full-back was booed off during Manchester United's 4-4 draw with Aston Villa, saying he gives everything despite a difficult performance.

Diogo Dalot was substituted in the second half of Manchester United's 4-4 draw with Aston Villa and received a mixed reaction from Old Trafford supporters, with cheers turning to boos as he left the pitch.

Manager Michael Carrick defended the Portuguese full-back, acknowledging the frustration of the fans but praising Dalot's commitment. "Diogo, he gives absolutely everything," Carrick said. "He's played in different positions, he's played left-back, he's played really well at times.

He gives a penalty away today. Maybe he can do a little bit better, all right, that's part of it, he's made a mistake, but he cares an awful lot and he's giving everything."

Carrick said Dalot was fine after the game and stressed his value to the team's environment and culture, though he stopped short of confirming whether the 27-year-old would return to the starting lineup after the international break.