'We have to suffer' - Diogo Dalot highlights key reason for Man Utd's poor start to the season as pressure cranks up on Erik ten Hag

Although they splashed out on the likes of Leny Yoro, Matthijs de Ligt, Joshua Zirkzee and Manuel Ugarte over the summer window, United have just three wins from their first six Premier League matches this season.

As well as strengthening the first-team, part-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has brought in a new CEO and sporting director in a restructuring of the club hierarchy. Amid all the changes, pressure is building on coach Erik ten Hag once again, but Dalot insists rough patches are to be expected.

"Consistency, in terms of results but also performance-wise, that's what keeps clubs doing well for a long time. The more consistent we are in terms of results, attitude and everything related to playing football and being successful, the closer we will be to winning," he said ahead of his team's Europa League clash against Porto.

"I feel that there is a restructuring at the club, which is good, but during this process we have to suffer. It's a daily job, we have to train well and recover well. There are ups and downs that football brings us, but the more balanced we are as a club and as athletes, the more successful we will be. That’s what the club is looking for at the moment. It is normal to go through a period of reflection and analyse what was done, good and bad. There is always a 24-hour period to switch off and start thinking about the next match. There are different matches and different opponents and we have to change the chip to be better physically and mentally."

The Red Devils' Europa League campaign got off to a poor start as they drew 1-1 with Twente before they were beaten 3-0 by Tottenham at home in the Premier League on Sunday. They will hope to turn that form around when they meet Porto, followed by a clash with Aston Villa.