Victor Lindelof is happy with his overall level of performance for Manchester United this season, amid fierce competition for places.
The Sweden international has fallen down the pecking order following the arrival of Lisandro Martinez last summer, but remains a valued member of the first-team squad.
The 28-year-old sent a reminder of his talents with a stellar showing against Leicester at the weekend, putting in a commanding performance to help his side keep a clean sheet.
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It was an impressive way to mark his 15th start of the season, and Lindelof is delighted with how he has performed under Erik ten Hag.
“The squad is very, very important, especially as we are in every competition at the moment," he told reporters after the match. “The schedule is crazy, so the team is always the most important thing.
“Of course, like any player I want to play every game, but, I mean, we've been performing great as a team.
“Whenever I'm on the pitch I want to do my thing and I think I've been performing great as well when I'm on the pitch.”
Lindelof is not the only player relishing the fresh start under Ten Hag, with Marcus Rashford and David de Gea both revitalised under the new manager this season.
When asked what had changed for Rashford, the defender added: "I've seen what type of player he is over the years, but I think right now he does everything right.
“He's training great, doing his recovery right and, yeah, just shows what type of player he is. His form has been unbelievable lately.
“He’s coming in, he’s doing his recovery and it's very, very important when we have the schedule that we have. You know, games are coming thick and fast every three days.
“I don't know what he's doing at home, but I think he's doing the right things because otherwise he can't perform every game the way he's doing it.
“I think as well it can be a confidence thing. When he keeps on scoring and scoring, he knows he can do it, so maybe that's a thing as well.”
Lindelof thinks it is a similar situation with De Gea, who is playing with confidence and making a difference for his side on the pitch.
He continued: “I mean, the same there (as Rashford). I think everyone knows what type of 'keeper he is and it's always nice to have him behind you as an extra security.
“I'm just very, very happy for him that he's been performing the way he's been doing lately as well.
“The same there. He comes in every day, he does the right things and he wants to help the team keep a clean sheet.”
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