Diogo Dalot has admitted that Jose Mourinho has the capability to make you feel either the best or worst player in the world.
The Manchester United defender did not spend a long time working with the Special One, but concedes that it had a lasting effect.
Dalot signed for the Red Devils from Porto for £19 million in 2018. At the time, Mourinho said that he was one of the best right-backs around. The 25-year-old has gone on to play 157 games for United - while he remains in touch with Mourinho to this day.
Speaking to FourFourTwo, Dalot said: ‘It was a shame I only had a few months working with Jose Mourinho at United, but I’ll always appreciate what he did – he had a big influence on my career. He convinced me to leave Porto and join United and gave me the confidence only he can give.
"He has a unique way of communicating – he can make you feel the best, or worst, player in the world. It was a shame I only had a few months working with him at United, but I’m in contact with him and will always appreciate what he did.
Dalot also spent time working with Cristiano Ronaldo when the superstar returned to Old Trafford in 2019. They pair also spend time together playing for the Portugal national team as well at Old Trafford.
“I’ve never actually said this before, but Cristiano is the most influential person I’ve ever had in football. On and off the pitch. I consider him a friend, yet it sounds surreal because he was my idol, my reference, for years. I first met him properly at Euro 2020 and any time I spend with him makes me feel richer in terms of knowledge. I can draw from his vast experience, talent and wisdom.
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