Cristiano Ronaldo has given his Manchester United teammate Diogo Dalot a new nickname. Ahead of Thursday night's defeat to Real Sociedad in the Europa League, the 37-year-old commented on the full-back's Instagram post 'piteusinho'.
This roughly translates to 'little pittie' and while it is not totally clear what this means in English, it is understood to be referring to Dalot as a 'little Pitbull'.
The 23-year-old's new nickname certainly translates well to his recent performances for United. Dalot has made the right-back position his own this season with the defender becoming instrumental to the Reds over the last few matches. ALSO READ: Real Sociedad moment highlighted United's January need Erik ten Hag was unable to sign a right-back this summer which has led to him keeping Aaron Wan-Bissaka at the club as a back-up to Dalot.
Ronaldo meanwhile has struggled for first-team minutes since Ten Hag took charge. United's Portuguese star has featured in all of the matches so far this campaign but starts have been difficult to come by.