Matthijs de Ligt Reveals Criticism After Liverpool Loss Fueled Manchester United’s 3-0 Win Against Southampton
Manchester United defender Matthijs de Ligt has revealed that the criticism following their loss to Liverpool before the international break fueled the team’s desire to secure a positive result against Southampton.
United responded with a 3-0 victory at St Mary’s, with De Ligt opening the scoring shortly after Andre Onana saved a penalty.
Marcus Rashford and substitute Alejandro Garnacho added to the tally, sealing the win.
De Ligt, who was named man of the match, was solid in defense alongside Lisandro Martinez. Reflecting on the victory, De Ligt told journalist Simon Peach that the win and clean sheet were crucial, especially after the negative comments aimed at the team following the Liverpool defeat.
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He emphasized the importance of staying focused and minimizing outside noise, acknowledging that the criticism motivated the team to perform better.
The 25-year-old also touched on his difficult international break with the Netherlands, admitting that bad games happen, but consistency and hard work bring results.
Looking ahead, De Ligt is eager to build on this performance and maintain his fitness ahead of United’s next match against Barnsley in the EFL Cup. He expressed his desire to play regularly, improve with each game, and help United build momentum for the rest of the season.
Matthijs de Ligt Reveals Criticism After Liverpool Loss Fueled Manchester United’s 3-0 Win Against Southampton
