Diogo Dalot has pointed to Manchester United’s demanding training sessions as the driving force behind their improved performances under interim manager Michael Carrick.
The Portuguese defender spoke after United’s impressive run of results, including their statement victory at the Emirates, which reshaped the title race, as reported by SoftFootball.
Dalot stressed that preparation at Carrington has raised standards across the squad and strengthened unity among the players. United’s momentum has continued with dramatic results that reflect the team’s renewed confidence and resilience, including their comeback win against Fulham as covered by SoftFootball.
Dalot explained that the consistency in performances is no coincidence, highlighting the collective effort being made both physically and mentally during training sessions.
The right back revealed in a post shared by the club’s official X account that the squad has pushed itself heavily in recent weeks, working to align their mentality and sharpen their tactical awareness.
Manchester United posted:
@DalotDiogo: We’ve been training really hard these last couple of weeks… the level is going up.
Come and see for yourself – live training starts at 10:45 GMT.
Dalot believes the group is now seeing the benefits of those efforts during matches, with players maintaining focus regardless of whether they are starting or coming off the bench. Dalot also praised Carrick’s influence during what has been a transitional period for the club.
The interim manager’s familiarity with Manchester United’s culture has brought stability to the dressing room and clarity to the team’s tactical identity. Carrick’s leadership was already evident earlier this year when he guided United to a morale-boosting victory over Manchester City, a result that marked a turning point in their season, as reported by SoftFootball.
According to Dalot, the coaching staff has created an environment where players understand expectations and feel confident expressing themselves on the pitch. He highlighted that when the entire squad shares the same drive and intensity, United becomes far more competitive.
The defender believes maintaining this energy will be crucial as the team continues to chase success across competitions and aims to rebuild its winning identity.
