Victor Lindelof explains how Sweden’s captaincy will help Man Utd
Victor Lindelof believes that his appointment as Sweden captain will also improve his leadership Manchester United.
Lindelof was an integrated figure in United’s back four over the past two seasons, but has had more difficult playing time so far this term after the signing of Raphael Varane from Real Madrid.
The 27-year-old received the captaincy from his national team in August and took over from the skipper Andreas Granqvist, who replaced the former United star Zlatan Ibrahimovic in 2020.
And the former Benfica midfielder has revealed his honor of getting the armband, before explaining how it will indirectly help the Red Devils.
“Yes, I am very, very proud to be captain of my country,” he said.
– It is a great honor for me to have the opportunity to become captain in Sweden. It is a big responsibility, but something I am very happy with.
– I have no problem with that responsibility either. I’m just trying to do my best and hopefully I can be a good captain for my country. ‘
“Yes, I would say that [it will help United]. As I am as captain, I think I’m pretty calm. I take responsibility and I try to be a leader. I have gained some experience during my career so far, and I am just trying to help and be a leader on and off the field.
With Varane having doubts ahead of United’s Premier League match against Liverpool on Sunday due to injury, Lindelof could get another opportunity to show his qualities in what is a crucial match.
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