Amorim told to drop ‘struggling’ star vs Forest; Man Utd’s ‘best signing in year’ ready to replace him

Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim has been advised against fielding Diogo Dalot in his starting lineup against Nottingham Forest.The Red Devils have been enjoying a purple patch in the last few weeks, winning their last three Premier League contests on the trot, at the expense of Sunderland, Liverpool, and most recently, Brighton.Nevertheless, fans and observers remain sceptical about this uprising, especially after witnessing a few false dawns already in recent years. Therefore, the players will be keen to confirm their upturn by extending their winning streak at City Ground on Saturday.Should Ruben Amorim drop Diogo Dalot in Forest vs Man Utd clash?While the old cliche says ‘you don’t change a winning team’, the Manchester Evening News journalist Ross Jackson insists that a little tweak might be necessary for Man Utd this weekend.The source feels that Dalot has been ‘struggling’ at both ends of the pitch; He hasn’t been able to offer the required support in final third, and has been somewhat shacky at the back.(Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)The 26-year-old is originally a right-back, but with Amad Diallo making the right wing-back role his, Amorim has been fielding him on the left-hand side in recent weeks at the expense of Patrick Dorgu.Dalot is also considered one of the manager’s best allies in the locker-room alongside club captain Bruno Fernandes.However, Jackson insists that a change could be necessary against Forest, as United could require additional defensive solidity to cope with the hosts’ fluid attacking trident.Would Amorim replace Dalot with Noussair Mazraoui?The source thus elects Noussair Mazraoui for the role. The Morocco international is considered by some Man Utd insiders as  the club’s best signing in years thanks to his versatility, dedication and relatively low asking price (circa £14 million).The former Ajax and Bayern Munich star has only just returned from an injury. He earned a call-up against Liverpool and Brighton, but remained on the bench for the duration of the contest. Stats in 24/25 Appearances Goals Assists Diogo Dalot 53 3 5 Noussair Mazraoui 57 0 3 While Jackson may have a point, Amorim could instead prefer to gradually reintroduce Mazraoui into the fold rather than thrusting him in the starting lineup on Saturday.Therefore, Dalot remains the heavy favourite to maintain his spot on the left side.