Manchester United defender Diogo Dalot says he and supervisor Erik ten Hag ‘see soccer the identical means’ as mentioned his relationship with the Dutchman with FourFourTwo.
Ten Hag arrived at Previous Trafford in the summertime of 2022, with Dalot having damaged by way of into the Crimson Devils’ first crew the earlier season following a 2020/21 mortgage spell at AC Milan.
The Portuguese’s momentum continued underneath the previous Ajax chief, with a brand new contract following on the finish of the 2022/23 marketing campaign and the 25-year-old has mentioned his relationship with Ten Hag.
Manchester United supervisor Erik ten Hag (Picture credit score: Getty Pictures)
“We clicked immediately,” Dalot tells us. “I’ve had loads of managers throughout a brief profession – some you get on with instantly, others you could present that you just should play.
“Erik and I see soccer the identical means. I can adapt to what he needs and take totally different roles in numerous positions, which helps him when gamers aren’t accessible.
“He has a participant who is aware of what he needs and I’ve a supervisor who trusts and believes in me. I’m nonetheless bettering.”
Dalot’s versatility has been a key attribute for the full-back at Previous Trafford and the participant is aware of simply how essential this adaptability is for each membership and nation if he’s to succeed in his full potential.
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“I’ve executed that loads – I can play right- or left-back – and am rather more assured doing it,” he provides. “Taking part in recurrently, as I’ve this season, is one of the best reward. I’ve performed about 150 video games for United now and really feel higher than I ever have right here.
“I wish to enhance in all areas. On the pitch, doing issues on the proper moments, and off the pitch, in how my physique recovers. The largest factor is enjoying video games. You be taught from what you do nicely and what you don’t do nicely.