De Gea: This is the key aspect Ten Hag brought to Manchester United

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Kiplagat Sang • 21:45 - 12.04.2023

The goalkeeper lauded the manager and his teammates as they chase three more trophies.

David De Gea has cited 'winning mentality' as the key aspect Erik ten Hag has brought to Manchester United.

Speaking ahead of Thursday’s Europa League match against Sevilla, the Spaniard lauded his manager, under who he has regularly featured.

"I think the manager brings a winning mentality," the Spaniard said. "I think some players as well bring this winning mentality, and for sure we are in the right way.

"We are playing really good football, we are winning big games, we have already one cup and I know that is not enough, but we are on a really good way and we are all enjoying [it]."

The dressing room cohesion, coupled with the determination of every player, makes De Gea feel that Manchester United are going in the right direction,

"The dressing room is really close; the players are doing everything and giving 100 percent in training and in the games," he added.

"Everyone is enjoying playing for this club, and we are still in three competitions this season with lots to play for, and I think, like I said, we are on the right way."

The experienced goalkeeper has kept 20 clean sheets in all competitions and has also played every minute of the 2022–23 Europa League campaign.

"Of course, but not only for me, for the team," he said, crediting the team for the clean sheets he has recorded.

"We have 20 clean sheets, which is the most in Europe or close to the most, I think we are doing a great job together. The most important thing is keeping clean sheets, and I'll continue to help the team do it."

When United beat Newcastle in the Carabao Cup final back in February, De Gea displaced Peter Schmeichel as the club's all-time leading clean sheet holder.