Victor Lindelof has put his Manchester United teammates to the test by challenging them to go unbeaten at home and turn Old Trafford into a fortress.
The Sweden international has been at the club long enough to know that arriving in the red side of Manchester does not carry the same fear factor as it did during Sir Alex Ferguson’s tenure.
But he senses a shift in mood both within the United squad and among fans who believe the tide is turning under Erik ten Hag, with three of the so-called Big Six – Liverpool, Arsenal, and Tottenham – all defeated in front of a raucous. Stretford End this season.’ With the addition of Brazilian superstar Casemiro to the ranks, more steel has been added to repel all invaders.
“Whenever we play at home, we want to play good football, perform, and have the support of the fans,” Lindelof, who is set to partner Lisandro Martinez in the center of United’s defense against West Ham on Sunday, said.
“Of course, it’s important to win at home, which we have been doing. If we continue to play as well as we have, we will be able to produce good football and, hopefully, remain unbeaten at Old Trafford. That is significant. “
Casemiro, who has five Champions League winners medals and three La Liga title winners gongs from Real Madrid, brings more stability and leadership to a team that struggled last season, finishing sixth with their lowest ever Premier League points tally.
“He’s a fantastic player and a fantastic person,” Lindelof added. “He has many qualities, including his mentality, the way he wants to play football, the way he is always fighting and always helping his teammates.”
“He’s been working really hard on his role in the team since he arrived here.” He gets the ball, keeps it, makes good passes, and it’s nice to have him in front of the defensive line because he’s such a smart player.
He understands how to read the game, and then there’s his mentality. ” It’s not just about winning games; it’s about how hard he trains every day. He sets the standards, keeps the tempo up, and is the one who keeps everything running. You can see him working hard in the gym. He serves as an example to the younger players. You can only improve by having players who can step in and help the team.”
With Ten Hag as a tough taskmaster, Lindelof knows there will be no slacking now that United is knocking on the door of the top four.