Man Utd Fans Disgusted By Diogo Dalot's Comments About Shea Lacey's Red Card

Manchester United fans have criticised Diogo Dalot for comments made about teenager Shea Lacey after the Red Devils' defeat by Brighton and Hove Albion.

On Sunday evening, United's quest for a trophy went up in smoke as they were knocked out of the FA Cup at the third round stage by Brighton.

Goals from Brajan Gruda and Danny Welbeck made it 2-0 before Benjamin Sesko scored in the 85th minute to set up a tense finish.

However, young star Lacey, who was brought on in the second half, received his marching orders after being booked in the 87th and 89th minutes.

The 18-year-old was given his second yellow card after throwing the ball down in frustration following a foul. United eventually lost the match 2-1.

Speaking afterwards, Dalot said: "[It has been] really difficult. It's always a period that you have to find ways to solve problems really quickly. We have to adapt and go again.

"[But] then the red card gave us a disadvantage because we were on top of Brighton in the last moments. Overall, very disappointed because we wanted to go through. All the lads kept trying to find spaces, like I said, really disappointed because I think we deserved to win."

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Shea Lacey was sent off as Manchester United were beaten by Brighton and Hove Albion. Image: Getty

Reacting to Dalot's comments, United fans criticised him for 'throwing Lacey under the bus'.

One fan said: "Lol.. Let's blame it on the kid who got a red card in the closing stages of the game.. Dalot has absolutely no accountability."

Another tweeted: "Yeah blame the young boy. Focus on your defending mate and stop thinking your Mo Salah making inverted runs. Do your job and behave."

A third fan added: "Diogo Dalot throwing Shea Lacey under the bus. This is a really poor thing to do, instead of being accountable for his own performance, the early chances missed, that god awful attempt at a backheel."

Shea Lacey speaks out after red card vs Brighton

Taking to social media, Lacey issued a statement of apology.

The teenager wrote: "I want to apologise to all of my teammates staff and the fans [sad pensive face emoji]. I let everybody down tonight I shouldn't let my emotions get the better of me I will do everything I can to make this right [praying emoji]."

Meanwhile, Lacey's brother, Paddy, said: "Keep your chin up my little bro, passion sometimes boils over but without it you wouldn’t be the player you are. Let the setbacks fuel the fire."