Lindelof: I think I've always had good leadership qualities

Victor Lindelof has said he strives to be a good leader on the pitch after Manchester United were criticised for a lack of leaders in the dressing room.

Former United goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar recently suggested the club's current struggles are in part due to a lack of strong characters and leaders in the dressing room.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has moulded a relatively young squad and club captain Ashley Young does not play in every game which means David de Gea has skippered the side on several occasions this season.

And Lindelof believes he has all the qualities required to be don the armband himself.

"I think I've always had good leadership qualities," the Swedish defender told Sport Expressen. "And I think those who have had me as the team captain over the years are quite happy, if you may say so. I probably take a little more responsibility, maybe talk a little more. In the past I was, as I said, maybe a little more laid back."

"I think it (a captain) is someone who takes care of the group, speaks for the group and is always positive, but who can also read situations when needed and can shrug," Lindelof added of his captaincy credentials. "Being able to read situations, a person who is easy to talk to and who inspires confidence and who you can talk to.

"It's something I would try to strive for if I was the team captain. That the guys should be able to trust me, that they can say anything to me and that I can lead the group."