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Aaron Wan-Bissaka gives verdict on Manchester United right-back battle with Diogo Dalot
19.08.2023 - 14:15 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Manchester United ace Aaron Wan-Bissaka believes his battle for the right-back spot with Diogo Dalot is a positive for both themselves and the club.
Wan-Bissaka, who looked set to be on the way out of United ahead of last season's January transfer window, has resurrected his United career this year and started the season opener against Wolves at Old Trafford on Monday night. He provided the assist for the game's only goal, teeing up Raphael Varane to head home the winner.
In the build-up to the season curtain-raiser, much of the debate centred around who manager Erik ten Hag would select at right-back, with both Wan-Bissaka and Dalot having been given ample opportunities to impress during pre-season.
Wan-Bissaka's performance against Wolves was a rare positive on a night of frustrations for United, despite getting the season off to a winning start, meaning he is poised to retain his place at Tottenham Hotspur this tea-time. And with Dalot waiting in the wings, the England man admits he cannot take his foot off the gas.
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"I think it is good for the both of us," Wan-Bissaka told United's club website, of his rivalry with Dalot. "It is healthy, it pushes us to fight and give more and also that helps the team out as well.
"It helps a player not to take the foot off the pedal. You know that someone always wants your spot so you have got to give it your all."
Wan-Bissaka operated as an inverted full-back against Wolves, tucking into midfield when United had possession of the ball. He also looked a lot more threatening in attacking scenarios than he had
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