Thursday 31 October 2024 09:59
Ruud van Nistelrooy was impressed by the mentality that Diogo Dalot demonstrated in our 5-2 win over Leicester City.
After Casemiro’s 25 yard rocket opened the scoring for the Reds, Dalot went tearing down the right fifteen minutes later and delivered a lovely cross into Alejandro Garnacho, who slammed the ball in to the back of the net.
Casemiro scored again before the half was out, with Bruno Fernandes also netting a brace on the night as United put in an encouraging display.
Speaking after the game, the interim boss said: “Diogo is a very important member of the team. He is one of the leaders and is always training professionally.
“He is always there to help the team and I was delighted.”
Van Nistelrooy also praised how the Portuguese international bounced back from last weekend’s defeat to West Ham in the Premier League.
The Reds’ No.20 had missed an opportunity to put us ahead in the first half of the contest at the London Stadium, having done well to break in behind the Hammers’ defence.
“His mentality is very strong,” Van Nistelrooy added.
“He was in a bad moment after the miss [against West Ham], but the day, after, in training, he was preparing and doing everything possible.
“It pays off in the end. A great assist and a good performance. I’m delighted to have him around.”
Although Leicester found the back of the net twice, United were ruthless, with Dalot playing his part in a backline that were untroubled for much of the night’s proceedings.
His and the Reds’ reward for our progression in the competition is a last-eight tie away to Tottenham Hotspur in December.
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