According to Manchester Evening News, Manchester United left-back Diogo Dalot has returned to Manchester for assessment after suffering a hamstring injury while playing for Denmark's national team. This latest setback compounds the club's mounting problems in the left-back position.

Dalot was substituted after approximately 30 minutes in Denmark's match against Wales last weekend due to the injury. He suffered a hamstring injury in January this year that sidelined him for three months. Another extended absence would be problematic for Ruben Amorim, who is aware that Luke Shaw cannot play twice in one week.

Luke Shaw returned to action against Fulham after missing three matches before the international break. With a demanding fixture schedule resuming after international commitments, Manchester United will need to rotate. Dalot had been filling in for Shaw during his absence, and should Dalot also be unavailable, Amorim must rely on alternatives such as Mazraoui, Wan-Bissaka, or Harry Amass.

Mazraoui may not be available as cover either. He went down in the 69th minute during Morocco's match against Lesotho on Tuesday, received treatment, and was subsequently substituted. However, this substitution may have been purely precautionary.

If Dalot misses several consecutive matches, it will intensify criticism of Manchester United's failure to sign another left-back during the summer transfer window. After strengthening midfield, United had targeted a left-back but ultimately failed to complete a deal, despite the club being aware that Luke Shaw cannot start every match in a season exceeding 60 games.

After missing out on their primary target, Manchester United should have pursued a more affordable left-back option. This player may not have possessed the quality to be a starter, but should have been capable of providing rotation cover. With Luke Shaw suffering injury just three weeks into the season, and now Dalot facing a second hamstring injury within nine months, it is hardly surprising the team is struggling in the left-back position.

Manchester United has not pursued further recruitment, claiming no suitable candidates exist in the market. Racing Santander left-back Jorge Fernández has a £15 million release clause, but Manchester United apparently was not convinced. The club's data department and talent-scouting network should have identified alternative suitable options, and there should be left-backs available at reasonable transfer costs.

Manchester United's decision-makers have gambled on Luke Shaw and Dalot remaining fit, but Shaw's injury history is well documented, and Dalot now faces a potentially lengthy absence due to this second hamstring injury.

Wilcox and the recruitment team must face scrutiny. While Amorim has made tactical decisions this season, he undoubtedly lacked sufficient support from the club during the summer transfer window.

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