Diogo Dalot: We needed a response after the Manchester derby

We spoke to Manchester United and Portugal defender Diogo Dalot following Manchester United’s 3-2 Europa League win against Omonia Nicosia in Cyprus.

How has this week been for you after Sunday’s 6-3 Manchester derby defeat?

After a defeat like that it is always tough, but it is time to take responsibility and especially improve in some aspects which we should for the rest of the season. We had a lot of challenges today and we needed a response. The three points is what we came for and we are happy with that.

The result was most important for the Europa League group, but performance wise were you happy with that?

There were some really good bits. Overall we could have controlled the game much more than we did, especially in the last minutes and also in the minutes after we conceded, but we did a really good 35 minutes in the first half, really controlled, very good chances to score as well, but the second half we came with the mentality of trying to come back with no panic, no rush and trying to do what we had planned for today. I have to mention the subs, they made a really good impact which is amazing for us as a team and I am really happy with that. They deserve it as well. It shows that every player wants to play, to show that they have a good role in this team so overall I think there are some really good positive things to take but also some things that really need to get better.

MANCHESTER UNITED RATINGS: David de Gea 6 - His side enjoyed 76 per cent possession in the first half, but Omonia had one shot on target in the first 45 and scored. Quiet night.

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