Matthijs de Ligt is yet to make too much of a mark at Manchester United, but has shown some good stuff in the minutes he’s been given.
However, he’s receiving some criticism in the Netherlands for his performance against Germany this week.
De Ligt started for Ronald Koeman’s side in a 2-2 draw against Germany yesterday, but was subbed off at half-time.
For some, he was at fault for both of Germany’s goals and journalist Valentijn Driessen has now ripped into the Red Devils centre-back.
He wrote for De Telegraaf: “Matthijs de Ligt is mentally not up to being central to the Dutch team’s defence for a longer period.
“After his blunder against Bosnia and Herzegovina, Koeman, who did not give De Ligt a minute in Germany, remained confident in the purchase of Manchester United.”
The journalist further looked at the defender’s substitution:
“The tension dripped off him with every touch of the ball. The first loss of possession was not fatal, but the second was. Germany scored, De Ligt did not return after the break and made way for debutant Jan Paul van Hecke.”
What De Ligt does for Koeman’s side doesn’t impact United but a loss of confidence would harm Erik ten Hag’s side.
That said, the Dutch media are always critical but have become almost a parody of themselves in recent months, with journalists and pundits seemingly competing to spout the most cutting takes.
