Archive · 13 Sep 2026
Senne Lammens Channels Kobe Bryant Ahead of Manchester Derby
Senne Lammens is Manchester United’s goalkeeper.
He says he learns from athletes in other sports, especially Kobe Bryant.
Bryant was known for working hard and trying to improve all the time.
Lammens calls this attitude the “Mamba Mentality.”
He writes Bryant’s numbers, 8 and 24, on his gloves.
Lammens wants to stay calm so his teammates can trust him.
Manchester United will play Manchester City at home on Sunday.
United beat City 2-0 at Old Trafford last season.
Lammens hopes the team can play just as well again.
Manchester United signed Senne Lammens from Antwerp for £18.1 million on a five-year contract.
The 24-year-old Belgian goalkeeper helped United finish third last season after joining the club.
Lammens uses Kobe Bryant’s “Mamba Mentality” to handle pressure, setbacks and self-improvement.
He writes Bryant’s jersey numbers, 8 and 24, on his gloves as a tribute to the late basketball star.
Lammens hopes United can repeat last season’s 2-0 home victory over Manchester City in Sunday’s derby.
- Who
- Senne Lammens, Manchester United and Manchester City are involved, with Lammens discussing his preparation for the derby.
- What
- Lammens is drawing on Kobe Bryant’s mindset while preparing to face Manchester City.
- When
- The Manchester derby is scheduled for Sunday; the article does not provide a specific date.
- Where
- The match is at Manchester United’s Old Trafford home stadium.
- Why
- Lammens wants United to repeat its strong home performance against City and believes the team must beat the best to become the best.
- Player
- Senne Lammens
- Age and nationality
- 24-year-old Belgian
- Transfer fee
- £18.1 million
- Contract
- Five years with Manchester United
- Role
- Goalkeeper
- Kobe Bryant tribute
- Lammens writes the numbers 8 and 24 on his match gloves.
- Previous derby result
- Manchester United defeated Manchester City 2-0 at Old Trafford last season.