United star explains how Old Trafford stint has made him “mentally stronger”

Manchester United defender Diogo Dalot, in his ninth season at Old Trafford, has acknowledged that his time at the club has made him "mentally stronger." The defender, who started the season on the bench after being dropped by new manager Erik ten Hag, has retained his place in the starting XI. United manager Erik ten Hag deployed Leny Yoro in the right-back position during pre-season, and another option could be the versatile Frenchman.

Dalot, who began his journey at Porto, broke into the senior side in 2017 but struggled for game time under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. However, his move to United proved to be a turning point, as he eventually made the right-back position his own. Despite a difficult time at United in the early days, Dalot believes that his experiences there have made him a stronger player.

He told DAZN that individual quality alone does not win competitions, and the team must find a way to combine the skills of all players into a strong collective unit. Dalot is optimistic about the future of United, stating that there is no reason to panic about the team's slow start to the new campaign.