A former Manchester United coach has sensationally claimed that Matthijs De Ligt is ‘too heavy’ and that his weight is affecting his efficiency on the pitch.
Rene Meulensteen loved a number of spells as a part of the backroom workers at United throughout Sir Alex Ferguson’s legendary reign on the membership.
And the Dutchman has insisted that his compatriot De Ligt wants to enhance the consistency of his performances if he’s to be successful at Outdated Trafford.
‘Matthijs de Ligt’s kind is a priority as a result of constant performances and management aren’t assured week in, week out.’ Meulensteen instructed CoinPoker.
‘He had a major variety of accidents final 12 months and wasn’t at all times a first-choice participant for Ruben Amorim.
The 61-year-old – who briefly managed Fulham between 2013 and 2014 – added that De Ligt’s weight might show to be a trigger for concern for Amorim going ahead.
A former Man United coach has claimed that Matthijs De Ligt’s weight is affecting his performances
Rene Meulensteen served below Sir Alex Ferguson throughout the Scotsman’s legendary reign at Outdated Trafford
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‘When he first emerged at Ajax he was a powerful athlete,’ Meulensteen added.
‘However I consider he has develop into a bit of too heavy over time, which hasn’t at all times benefited his sport, regardless of his naturally robust construct. This might be a vital season for him.
‘Will probably be fascinating to see what formation Amorim implements at Manchester United, given the variety of centre-back choices.’
‘They’ve so many central defenders to select from. Consistency is vital, particularly within the backline to create stability. Gamers want to know one another’s actions and react accordingly.
‘Accidents generally necessitate chopping and altering, that is undoubtedly a vital season for him. He is solely 26, I believed he was older given all of the golf equipment he is performed for.
‘You’d count on him to be the following constant centre-back for the following 4 years, simply. We’ll see what occurs.’
Following months of hypothesis, De Ligt joined United from Bayern Munich final summer season in a deal price £60million that additionally noticed Noussair Mazraoui arrive at Outdated Trafford.
Upon arrival on the membership De Ligt was reunited with Erik ten Hag, who beforehand labored alongside him within the Dutch capital with Ajax.
Then-United boss Erik ten Hag signed the Netherlands worldwide from Bayern Munich final summer season
De Ligt went on to make 25 Premier League begins in a marketing campaign curtailed by damage
Ten Hag’s reign in Manchester would finally come to an finish shortly after De Ligt’s arrival nevertheless, with the Dutchman sacked in October after United slumped to their worst-ever Premier League begin.
Amorim arrived from Sporting Lisbon the next month, and De Ligt remained a constant presence within the coronary heart of United’s defence earlier than accidents curtailed his maiden Premier League marketing campaign.
After recovering from the damage Amorim has as soon as once more entrusted De Ligt with a spot in United’s beginning XI.
The previous Juventus defender loved a powerful efficiency on the opening weekend, stifling Arsenal’s new signing Viktor Gyokeres regardless of United falling to a 1-0 defeat at Outdated Trafford.
De Ligt was additionally largely strong towards Fulham on Sunday, although he made an error within the lead-up to Emile Smith-Rowe’s equaliser as United had been pressured to accept a degree.
United will look to safe their first Premier League win of the season after they play host to newly-promoted Burnley on Saturday.
