Update: ‘That’s the challenge’ – Diogo Dalot explains what he is trying to improve at Manchester United News

Diogo Dalot claimed his second assist in his last four Premier League appearances for Man United on Sunday.

Manchester United ace Diogo Dalot has set himself the target of trying to get into more advanced positions amid his transition to a wing-back under Ruben Amorim.

Following Amorim’s appointment as United head coach back in November, the Reds have transitioned to a 3-4-2-1 system, with the width being provided by the two wing-backs.

Dalot has spent almost all of his career as a traditional right-back, meaning the switch to a wing-back system has put extra demands on him to get forward and occupy attacking positions.

The 26-year-old has become more involved in United’s attacking play recently, registering two assists and scoring one goal in his last six appearances, with his most recent assist setting up Alejandro Garnacho to score in Sunday’s 4-1 defeat to Newcastle United at St James’ Park.

“I’ve started being a little bit more up the pitch,” Dalot told United’s club website. “I still think I can get into even better positions and arrive a little bit more, and that’s the challenge I have.

“The qualities are there. It is just trying to adapt also to the new way of playing and trying to help the team as much as I can.”

Dalot has been a virtually ever-present figure for United this season, racking up 49 appearances across all competitions. As a result, he is keen to continue improving as much as I can.

The Portuguese international added: “I always try to see what can I improve on. What can I change?

“I have that type of belief that there’s always something you can improve. So I’m constantly trying to see ways of trying to improve my game, my way of life, the way I live, my profession and my daily life.

“So, I’m always trying to see the best for me because ultimately, if I have that approach, I think it will benefit the team. Once you start looking at your body as your tool to succeed, to work, then you can start knowing your body a little bit more.

“You know the timings, you know the loads, you know the best ways to recover, the best ways to push even more. And that comes with time.”

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