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Blackett: Di Maria sometimes stops Man Utd training with his skill

Tyler Blackett has hailed the impact of new Manchester United teammate Angel di Maria this season. Blackett has certainly been impressed by the impact the £60m signing has had at Old Trafford, scoring three goals - including a direct free-kick against QPR - and contributing three assists in five appearances.

He told BBC Match of the Day Magazine: "He's been amazing. He's one of the world's best players and the things that he does in training really make us stop and stare.

"The dribbling, the close control, these are things that a lot of players would like to have, but that not everybody's got!

"He really is special!"

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