Diogo Dalot admits to having faced a “big fight” during his time at Manchester United, with the promising Portuguese still looking to prove his worth.
Dalot has not seen as many as he would have liked, but has at least opened his goal account for United after finding the target in a 6-0 FA Cup mauling of Tranmere.
Dalot enjoyed that moment at Prenton Park, with an outpouring of emotion showing just how determined he is to make the grade.
“It was unbelievable. It was like a release of some frustration, as well,” Dalot told United’s official podcast.
“It's been a tough one-and-a-half years here, because of the injuries, and it was a big fight for me since I came.
“That moment was a moment to be proud, as well, because scoring goals is always unbelievable and I didn't score for one or two years, so it was a very good moment.”
Dalot has only hit the back of the net on three occasions as a professional and had been without a goal since early 2018 before helping to down Tranmere.
His lack of end product in the final third of the field means that the highly-rated defender is unaccustomed to the art of celebration.
He admits as much, with Dalot having no choreographed routine ready.
“Oh, it was genuine,” he added.
“It was something I didn't think about.
“When you're showering before the game you imagine scoring goals and you imagine how you're going to celebrate but that moment you just don't think.”
yapbdikmty
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i think he is as good as D.james in skill and crossing....he should be played at RWB or RW..... so that we can have rotation and give rest to D james when needed
princeAc12345
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He is even better than lingard at wing, so he should be converted as a winger, it might work for him there
RakibMannan02
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Should be a RWB. He cant compete against Aaron Wan-Kenobi 🔥🔥🔥
A_YY
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dalot should be converted to a winger
I think so too...he doesn't look like a defender in anyway
A_YY
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Sure...boy need to step up. I'm not convinced he's a top player....tho he's young and there's room for improvement
12UnitedGuyReborn
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It's a big club (Manchester United) you have to give your all all the time and keep trying to better your best, I wish you luck
Jababdeosy
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yes, keep fighting till you bleed, don't lose hope...i believe you have a talent.. all the best of luck Dalot my boy.
bisdekmnrt
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dalot should be converted to a winger
Joedimnpsz
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dalot is pretty good in attacking while bisaka great at defending so ole wants to keep clean sheet solid defence dalot need to improve on defence
Bembcklort
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struggle for existence
JorgeNilmar
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Dalot will play at man utd but he has to be patient b'se its only AWB whom he z sharing da RB with. Patience pays.
MrTruth
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Don't prove anything. You don't have that
DaMhztourage
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Bruno Fernandes and Ighalo came to Utd with virus called " Competition for places" in the first XI , so it's now survival of the best performers . Good luck Dalot