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EPL: Dalot Praises Scott McTominay After Man United’s 2-1 Victory Against Aston Villa
Manchester United star, Diogo Dalot has showered praises on Scott McTominay for his crucial winning goal against Aston Villa, highlighting his commendable mentality.
SportXparte reports that McTominay has had an impressive season and once again made a significant impact as a substitute in Sunday’s 2-1 Premier League victory for the Red Devils.
McTominay’s header secured the winning goal after coming on for Marcus Rashford in the second half.
Despite interest from West Ham during the summer, the 27-year-old Scottish midfielder’s decision to stay at Manchester United has proven to be invaluable.
He has scored seven goals in 21 Premier League appearances, including several crucial late strikes. Diogo Dalot’s admiration for McTominay’s recent performance further emphasizes his contribution to the team.
“I think every time he comes on the pitch, he has that mentality of trying to score goals and trying to help the team,” Dalot said while commenting on last Sunday’s win, which keeps United in contention for a top-four finish.
“We need this type of mentality at this club and I think he is the perfect person to show this season that even coming from the bench, he always has a good impact.”
Despite being on the verge of being sold during the majority of the summer transfer window, McTominay has displayed resilience in recent months and successfully regained his position as a crucial member of United’s squad.
In a peculiar turn of events, McTominay has become Ten Hag’s savior on multiple occasions, alleviating the pressure on the Dutchman due to the club’s worst start to a season in decades.
In November, reports emerged stating that Ten Hag had a change of heart regarding McTominay, subsequently leading to the player not being made available for transfer during the January window. Furthermore, there have been recent reports suggesting that McTominay, whose current contract expires in 2025, may be offered a new deal.
Ten Hag’s remarks after the match on Sunday, in which he praised McTominay as a role model for his colleagues, emphasize that the midfielder has completely won him over.
He said: “There are not many players who can come from the bench and bring this energy and contribute to the team.
“Scott is an example for many other players, always giving the spirit and always doing the right things. He is ready for one minute or for minute 90, he is always ready. It is great to have such a player.”
