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When we signed him I thought he was rated very highly as a defender. Think he had a really mature performance for Porto at Anfield as a highlight. We havn't really seen evidence of that with United but it would be interesting if Rangnick can coach it into him. There's probably less work to do there than sorting out Wan Bissakas attacking game
Mourinho said something along the lines of Dalot being the best fullback in the world in his age group at the time.Wasn't he "the top U-18 right back in Portugal" or something like that. I seem to remember several articles mentioning something along those lines, as well as that article about him buying his old club a new bus.
Mourinho said something along the lines of Dalot being the best fullback in the world in his age group at the time.
Wasn't he "the top U-18 right back in Portugal" or something like that. I seem to remember several articles mentioning something along those lines, as well as that article about him buying his old club a new bus.
When we signed him he was considered one of the best RB talents in Europe. I believe @Invictus did a fantastic write up on him when he signed/was linked.When we signed him I thought he was rated very highly as a defender. Think he had a really mature performance for Porto at Anfield as a highlight. We havn't really seen evidence of that with United but it would be interesting if Rangnick can coach it into him. There's probably less work to do there than sorting out Wan Bissakas attacking game
Aye but I mean actual defending as we consider him better at the attacking side of the game now.
When we signed him he was considered one of the best RB talents in Europe. I believe @Invictus did a fantastic write up on him when he signed/was linked.
What, he should have gone with Diogo Dalot as Plan A on RB, in 2019?Ole should have tried to develop him before spending £50mil on AWB. He has alot of potential, Im excited to see how he develops under Rangnick.
Yeah that's an absurd opinion, one shaped with the benefit of hindsight I suspect.What, he should have gone with Diogo Dalot as Plan A on RB, in 2019?
What, he should have gone with Diogo Dalot as Plan A on RB, in 2019?
Dalot's form is becoming a Christmas present!
I have slaughtered this kid, called for him to be shipped, chat s-t about him over and over. However, in the last couple of games he's come up against Zaha and Smith-Rowe and properly held his own.
Would be wonderful to be proven wrong about this kid. Keep it up Diogo!
Watching Lennon vs Evra, you would think Evra was an utter liability. Constantly beaten on the outside. Some players just have your number. That being said, he was atrocious against Villareal.Fairly shocked that it turns out Dalot can actually play football. Great Vs arsenal and great today seemingly. Pleasant surprise and long may it continue.
To be fair to him regards Villarreal, he had absolutely no help at all all game and was kind of made to look shit, he was left 1v2 waaaaaay too often.
He was well regarded as a fullback (particularly regarding the offensive point of view) from the players born in 1999, that generation of players from Portugal won the under 17 and 19 Euros, so it's understandable he was more or less known by International Scouts. Another thing is developing into a great player when you play at professional level.Wasn't he "the top U-18 right back in Portugal" or something like that. I seem to remember several articles mentioning something along those lines, as well as that article about him buying his old club a new bus.
All good until he actually has to defend against proper left wing players. i still think we need an upgrade to what we currently have in that position.
Zaha is no proper left wing player?
Cristiano has elevated this boy. We knew he had potential but he looked like he lacked desire in the past couple years. A great athlete just lacked some ambition.
Keep it up
Isnt Zaha widely regarded as one of the most difficult wingers to play against? One of the best dribblers in the league and rapid.All good until he actually has to defend against proper left wing players. i still think we need an upgrade to what we currently have in that position.
We are many with you. I felt he was too slow, terrible at defending and not even half fit to play that role. Poor stamina and not even good at link up play. Here we are, and he’s been bossing it against a very tricky winger, Zaha, and against Arsenal. Hoping he may continue and even improve.Must admit I had completely written this guy off. And I usually try to be as patient as possible. His last two performances are making me look pretty stupid. Long may it last!
We don’t need anyone new at the moment because Dalot has properly step up to give us the competition in RB. We have a very promising young boy in the pipeline who is playing for Swansea now. RB position is now well stocked.All good until he actually has to defend against proper left wing players. i still think we need an upgrade to what we currently have in that position.
