Premier League document goalscorer Alan Shearer has backed Manchester United to signal Matthijs de Ligt from Bayern Munich, claiming the center-back may have no downside adjusting to the English prime flight. His feedback got here shortly after Italy legend Giorgio Chiellini expressed concern about De Ligt warming the bench within the 2024 European Championship (EURO 2024).
Chiellini Suspects Issues In De Ligt’s ‘Growth Path’
De Ligt is on Ronald Koeman’s last Netherlands squad for EURO 2024, however the 24-year-old has but to play a single minute in Germany. Koeman has most popular the center-back pairing of Virgil van Dijk and Stefan de Vrij and is unlikely to interrupt the partnership for the semi-final conflict with England on Wednesday, July 10.
Chiellini, De Ligt’s former teammate at Juventus, is shocked to see the Dutchman on the bench and has advised he is probably not creating in addition to he ought to have. He mentioned (through Voetbal Primeur):
“I by no means anticipated him to not be a daily participant. If these decisions are made, it signifies that he has some issues in his growth path.
“What I’ve seen is a participant who can’t sit on the bench in these sorts of groups. I’ve seen issues from him every now and then. I don’t know what occurs each day. We touch upon the alternatives of the coaches, however they see them day-after-day.”
Shearer Thinks De Ligt Will Be Nice Signing For Manchester United
Regardless of his unlucky destiny in EURO 2024, Manchester United have been pushing to signal De Ligt. And Shearer believes they’re making the best name. Overlooking Chiellini’s remarks about De Ligt’s growth, the Englishman has supported Man Utd’s resolution to signal De Ligt, calling him a extremely good participant.
Chatting with Betfair, he mentioned (through The Mirror):
“Matthijs de Ligt has been linked with a transfer to Outdated Trafford and I believe he could be a superb signing for Man United. He’s a extremely good participant – actually strong.
“I do know he can’t get within the Dutch group however he’d be a extremely good addition for Man United. I like him so much and I believe his fashion of play would go well with the Premier League.”
In response to reviews, Erik ten Hag has personally requested Manchester United to signal De Ligt. They spent one and a half seasons collectively at Ajax, profitable the Eredivisie title and the Dutch Cup. De Ligt performed 70 matches underneath Ten Hag, chipping in with eight objectives and 5 assists.
