Diogo Dalot: I won't hide and I will not play the victim | Why Amorim was so important
2/20/202654 min
In this episode of Rio Meets, Rio sits down with one of Manchester United’s most resilient figures - Diogo Dalot. From being questioned, scapegoated and loaned out… to wearing the captain’s armband at Old Trafford - Dalot opens up like never before.
Enjoy this episode where Manchester United’s second longest serving player takes you behind the scenes of some of the most tumultuous times at the club.
He offers a surprising review of Ruben Amorim’s tenure at the club and reveals why he thinks it’s one of “the most important periods” at Manchester United after detailing why all of Michael Carrick’s coaching staff are having such a positive impact.
When Rio asks him about the impact of negative comments and reaction, Dalot discusses how his toughest season turned out to be one of the favourite moments of his career and why Kobbie Mainoo’s experience out of the side will hugely benefit the young midfielder.
As a team mate of Cristiano Ronaldo for Portugal and formerly of Manchester United, Dalot reveals how a 5 minute conversation with the United legend persuaded him to stay at the club and why Bruno Fernandes is “factually” one of the best players in the Premier League.
He also reveals what leadership looks like amongst the dressing room after the demands of Ruben Amorim changed the dynamic and discipline within the squad.
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Rio Ferdinand· Host0:30
[tranquila música ambiental] Obviously, you were involved in the, the last regime with Amorim there.
Diogo Dalot· Guest0:35
Mm-hmm.
Rio Ferdinand· Host0:36
You was behind the scenes. You saw how things, how things went. What, what would, what would you ch- you have changed yourself given hindsight?
Diogo Dalot· Guest0:44
I will look at Ruben as something really, really important in this club's history, and it's... I think it's a little bit bold to, to say, and then people might not believe it, but as soon as he came, he changed, um, a lot of things that you don't see.
Rio Ferdinand· Host0:57
Diogo Dalot is the second-longest serving player at the club, so he's in a unique position to tell me what's really gone on.
Diogo Dalot· Guest1:03
And I always say that the three toughest jobs in the world is Man United manager, Man United keeper, and Man United striker.
Rio Ferdinand· Host1:11
And I've seen him be made the scapegoat on social, so I'm wondering how that has affected him.
Diogo Dalot· Guest1:16
As long as I wear this shirt, I will not hide, and I will not play the victim.
Rio Ferdinand· Host1:20
But you know what? He was really quick to credit Ruben Amorim.
Diogo Dalot· Guest1:22
But he created, I think he created a, a great group of players- Mm ... that we have now.
Rio Ferdinand· Host1:27
Now things are more positive at the club, I'm eager for Diogo