‘He found balance of being calm and confident’

by Staff Reporter

Tuesday Oct 22, 2024. 11:01

Manchester United defender Diogo Dalot has detailed how Andre Onana overcame a difficult start to life as the Red Devils new number one between the sticks.

The Cameroon star has been one of United’s best players this season and currently has the most clean sheets in the Premier League (4) after eight matches played.

Having been slated for his shot-stopping abilities during the 2023/24 campaign, Dalot believes that Onana adjusted his mentality and that he is better equipped to deal with the expectations that come his way.

“I think it’s been more of a change mentally than footballistic attributes,” Dalot told the United official website.

“I think he’s the same player. The only thing that he changed is that he is I think more balanced mentally, and really prepared for the highs and lows.”

“At this club, because of the demands and the expectations we have here, it can be really easy for you to fall mentally and to feel really bad. Even when things are going well for you, for you to feel over-hyped.

“So I think he found this balance of being really calm and really confident, and I think it shows on the pitch that he is really good.”