Jamie Carragher Unleashes On Matthijs De Ligt: "He’s Completely Out of Position!"
Manchester United’s struggles this season have been well-documented, and their latest defeat at the hands of Tottenham Spurs has left fans and experts alike scratching their heads. On Monday Night Football, Jamie Carragher and guest Graham Potter dissected their performance, and the latter’s analysis of Matthijs de Ligt was as brutal as it was blunt.
De Ligt’s Positioning Under scrutiny
The Dutch defender came under fire for his lax positioning, which allowed Micky van de Ven to cut open Man United’s backline and create an opening goal for Spurs. Carragher was scathing in his assessment, demanding to know why De Ligt didn’t fill the space and come over to support his teammate.
"And I don’t understand why they don’t fill the space and come over! I see this so much," Carragher said, shaking his head. "The striker just behind him has got nothing to do with him. That’s Martinez’s job, if De Ligt goes over, Martinez comes across."
A Pattern of Failures
Carragher’s criticism wasn’t just limited to one incident; he highlighted a pattern of failures from De Ligt throughout the game. Time and again, the United defender found himself out of position, leaving his team exposed and vulnerable to the opposition’s attacks.
"As I said, this is Manchester United for the last two or three years. Pressing but always being late. They’re locked in here, the front three of Tottenham are locking the back four in."
A Call to Improve
Manchester United’s issues this season are multifaceted, but De Ligt’s positioning is definitely a concern. The Netherlands international has struggled to settle into his new role since joining the Red Devils in the summer, and he needs to improve quickly to help his team turn things around.
Manchester United next face Aston Villa on Sunday, and it’s an opportunity for De Ligt to redeem himself and the team. With the pressurized Erik ten Hag under the microscope, can De Ligt step up and help his team improve their fortunes?
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