Diogo Dalot outlines Manchester United future after verdict on his role under Rangnick

Diogo Dalot gave a surprise response when he was asked who his toughest opponent was in training at Manchester United.

The defender certainly has plenty of names to pick from, not least his fellow countryman Cristiano Ronaldo, who is famed for his hard work on the training ground.

And given some of the attacking talent currently at United, with the likes of Bruno Fernandes, Jadon Sancho and Edinson Cavani, there are plenty of names you would fully expect to give a tough time to defenders in training.

Dalot though decided against naming any of his team-mates currently at the club, instead plumping for one that is currently plying his trade out on loan.

When asked for his toughest opponent during a Q&A, Dalot replied: “I’m going to say, in training, Anthony Martial.

“And playing, I’m going to say probably Lionel Messi when we played him at Barca.”

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Dalot has managed to force his way into United’s starting line-up in recent weeks, making the most of his opportunity with Aaron Wan-Bissaka having been out through injury, illness and a lack of form.

The Portuguese has started 10 of the last 12 Premier League outings, having returned to favour after spending last season on loan at AC Milan.

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