Speaking to the media after the 2022 FA Cup semi-final, defender Diogo Dalot revealed that MU had practiced penalty kicks in advance to prepare for the match against Brighton.
Accordingly, the Portuguese player said that the Red Devils have prepared for every possible scenario in the match against MU. Diogo Dalot confided: “From the beginning of the season, we tried to practice penalties. We thought that one day MU would need to use it and we must always be ready. And today Now I think everyone shows their quality and ability to withstand pressure.
This is not a simple task because behind the goal are the Brighton fans. So you have to stay focused. Man Utd showed character and I am really pleased with the victory of the club.
Brighton are a great team. They played really good football. But we showed the desire and the determination to aim for the title.”
United will return to Wembley on June 3 to face rivals Manchester City for the first time in an FA Cup final. This will be the Red Devils’ third encounter with Man City this season after two Premier League games.
When asked about the upcoming final, Diogo Dalot added: “That’s why we are here. We are Man United. We want to be in the final, we want to play our best and we do. want to face a strong opponent. And we are looking forward to the next match.”