In a friendly match last night, Manchester United turned the tables on Real Betis with a 3-2 win, presenting fans with an exciting match. After the match, United goalkeeper Tom Heaton not only reflected on his performance, but also gave special praise to teammate Amad Diallo.
In his interview, Heaton was outspoken about Diallo's performance in the game. He mentioned, "Diallo's ability has been unbelievable since I've been here. Now, you can clearly see that he's more confident and has more conviction. As he gets more and more game time, his style of play is taking shape, which is very gratifying." Heaton's words are certainly a testament to Diallo's recent growth and improvement.
Despite United falling behind at one point in the game, Heaton was not discouraged. He admitted that he was somewhat responsible for Real Betis' first goal, but this honesty instead earned him the respect of the fans. Heaton said he enjoyed playing in front of a crowd of over 20,000 and that the atmosphere made him more excited and focused. He confessed, "It's great to be there, it's a fantastic feeling when you're playing and I love it."
Heaton also appeared very humble about his individual performance. He revealed that it had been a while since he had played a full 90-minute game, except for training matches. As a result, during the match, he sometimes felt that the pace of the game was very fast, but he quickly adapted to it. This adaptability and professionalism from Heaton certainly laid a solid foundation for United's victory.
