Ruben Amorim has had to fit square pegs in round holes at various points during this season straight from hell!
However, a positive byproduct has been that Ruben Amorim now knows all about the strengths and weaknesses of his players.
Ahead of a crucial summer window at Old Trafford, that knowledge is priceless with many players’ future at Man Utd hanging by a thread.
Amidst that noise, Amorim has been told that a player at the club already a “valuable asset” to him can become even more important due to his versatility.
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Ruben Amorim told bold Diogo Dalot claim
In the last two seasons, as the players at Old Trafford have dropped like flies, Diogo Dalot has been the personification of consistency and availability.
Granted, Dalot hasn’t always been in top form but considering the circumstances, even just his availability makes him a great asset.
Amorim has quickly taken a liking to him as well, becoming one of his ever-present players despite a team that has seen a lot of rotation.
He’s played on both wings and now, Amorim has been told that he can play a third position as well.
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Speaking to Manchester Evening News, Dalot’s former coach in Portugal, Antonio Folha, said Dalot’s intelligence on the field makes him an ideal centre-back in a back three.
Folha said: “Diogo adapted well to playing as a centre back in a back three. His intelligence on the field allowed him to interpret the game effectively and make adjustments depending on the situation.
“In this formation, his versatility and physicality helped him fulfill the role, ensuring solid defensive contributions while still being able to support offensive transitions when necessary.”
Dalot is an example
Dalot has often become a lightening rod for criticism this season because the decisions he makes on the pitch are not perfect all the time.
However, when matched up against the competition, it is startling to see the sheer number of games his body plays without breaking down.
Ask any manager and they’d much rather prefer a dependable player than a mercurial one who rarely takes the field. The former fits Dalot perfectly.
He’s shown a willingness to keep adding new skills to his game and played in a multitude of positions, something in the space of one game!
His form might not be everyone’s cup of tea but to imagine a United without Dalot in the last two seasons alone is a scary thought.