credited captain Wayne Rooney with keeping the squad together and pulling in the same direction.
“There’s a great atmosphere. The dressing room is
very together and united. They are a great set of lads and we’re all
very happy with the group of players that we have,” De Gea was quoted as
saying by the club’s website (www.manutd.com).
“I think that’s really important in a team if it wants to achieve big things.
“This league is very tough to win and there will be a number of teams who will be in the shake-up for the title.
“That’s what we all want, to stay up near the top,
and to get to April and be in a position where we can win the league.
That’s what we’re going to try to make happen.”
The stopper also praised the influence of Rooney on the team’s attitude.
United’s skipper has missed the last three games in
all competitions with an ankle injury but De Gea said his importance to
the team went beyond his contributions on the pitch.
“As our captain he has a big personality. He always
tries to motivate us. When things are going badly it’s always him who
speaks up and encourages us,” the keeper said.
“He’s breaking all kinds of records for goals scored and games played and I reckon he deserves it as he is such a great player.
“And he’s the same off the field. He’s the club
captain and he’s the one who has to do the talking and motivate us.
That’s what he always does.”
United host 18th-placed Norwich City in the league on Saturday.
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