Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has attempted to downplay any fears Diogo Dalot is set for some time on the sidelines after subbing off the full-back in the first half of their 3-0 win over Charlton in the Carabao Cup quarter-final. Ten Hag named a much-changed side for the game against Charlton from the team that beat Everton last week in the FA Cup.
Dalot, Antony and Tyrell Malacia were the only survivors from that win over the Toffees as the likes of Kobbie Mainoo, Anthony Elanga, Tom Heaton and Alejandro Garnacho were given a chance in the starting line-up. United didn’t need long to take the lead with an outstanding finish from Antony, but there was some concern among club supporters when Dalot went down with an injury.
After being assessed by the medical staff, Ten Hag decided to bring the Portuguese star off for Aaron Wan-Bissaka. Dalot has been Ten Hag’s first-choice right-back all season long and the United boss will want him fit for the Manchester derby this weekend.
The United boss admitted it was still too early to tell the severity of Dalot’s injury, but believes it’s “not serious”.
“He went off before half time, we have to wait,” Ten Hag said. “I think it’s not serious, but it was a precaution, to get him off, and to not take a risk ahead of Saturday’s important game [against Man City].”
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