Five things we learned from Diogo Dalot’s podcast

INJURIES HAVE ONLY MADE HIM STRONGER

After moving to United, Dalot’s debut was delayed until September due to a knee injury. He has also missed large parts of this campaign, with hip and groin problems, but insists the whole experience of playing for United and overcoming his fitness issues have only strengthened his resolve to establish himself at the club.

“I think, when you’re not playing regularly, when things are difficult, the easiest way is to run away from them, but, for me, I don’t like that. It’s been a really tough challenge for me, but I’m willing to fight for it because I think that I can play here for many years, play as much as I can. I just need that chance, that time. Sometimes you just need that click, to have the opportunities, and to grab that.

“Some people might think that’s been terrifying for me or terrible for my career but it’s been fantastic in terms of knowledge, in terms of growing up, in terms of playing as well, but I didn’t change this for another thing. I don’t regret any of the decisions that I made to come here. I’m very proud to be a Man United player and I just want to make part of the history of the club as well. I think I have everything to do that but I just need the opportunity and the time for that.”