Senne Lammens lifts lid on secret behind his fantastic start to life at Man United | OneFootball

Manchester United goalkeeper Senne Lammens has revealed the secret behind his steely mindset, crediting it for his fast start to life at the club.

Lammens dazzling at United

Lammens joined United on the final day of the summer transfer window from Belgian outfit Royal Antwerp. United forked out €21m to secure his services.

He had to wait for his time as Ruben Amorim slowly integrated him into the team, but since his debut against Sunderland at the start of October, Lammens has been sensational between the sticks. He kept a clean sheet on his United bow and then followed that up with a heroic performance to help United beat Liverpool at Anfield.

The 23-year-old was instrumental in United’s five-game unbeaten run, which came to an end on Monday evening after a 1-0 loss at the hands of Everton.

Lammens has looked completely unfazed by the pressure that has crushed many of his predecessors.

He sat down with United media and spoke about how he built the mental strength that has carried him through his career so far.

Lammens opens up

Asked by ex-United goalkeeper Ben Foster about his calm and composed demeanour at such a high-pressure club, Lammens answered, “It always has been a little bit because my character is also a bit more relaxed, at ease, more mellow. Not really going too high or too low with your feelings.”

“I think also as a goalkeeper, if you want to be a support to the team as well, you have to be reliable and not always doing the most crazy stuff but just doing the simple things good. And, like you said, body language is also very important. It gives off a good feeling also for myself, so I agree as well.”

“It’s also something I’m proud of and always something I checked myself on every game, not doing too much or going too high in emotions.”

“I think also my second game in Liverpool, most of the guys asked me how it felt, but, to be honest, being here, almost every game feels the same.”

He continued, “It’s the Premier League, it’s one of the biggest competitions and it’s always the next level for me. It is always something I’ve handled really well.”

Lammens explained that a few years ago when he was starting out, he naturally made mistakes that he often felt he couldn’t get over. However, he noted that he pushed himself to just keep going and eventually gained confidence from such an approach.

The Zottegem-born player further revealed, “I did some psychology work when I was growing up, but now I don’t really need it. I help myself more and I like to journal a lot as well, to be honest, writing down a little bit after every game.”

“It makes it easier on the mind, as well, to not always think too much after games. Just write it down and then it’s out of the head.”

Lammens and United will be eager to get back to winning ways on Sunday when they take on Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.

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