How Matthijs de Ligt Fits In At Manchester United & Transforms The Way We Play Out ⚽

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De Ligt will come into United’s side and already understand what the manager wants from him resulting in him not taking as long to adjust compared to some of the other defenders the club is linked to. At just 24 years old he’s also quite experienced when looking at how long he’s been around as well as the club’s he’s played for (Ajax, Juventus, Bayern Munich). As we’ve previously mentioned too, De Ligt is also very much a leader as he was captain of THAT Ajax side under Erik ten Hag in one of the club’s more successful periods, at least in recent times. Here is how I think he would fit into this United side...
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[@leeboglazersout1958]

I seen a quote the other day About stats and it was perfect - “stats are like bikinis , what they show you is interesting - but what they don’t show you… is equally as interesting” 🤣🤣

[@mshah6835]

Brilliant 😂

[@anthonyvencent9561]

That quote should be hurled at every pundit and media spoke person who loves to give unnecessary stats/opinions on United....Talksport, Sky Sports I am looking at you.

[@gregorybarends961]

Thats from filthy fellas bro

[@leeboglazersout1958]

@@gregorybarends961 I seen it scrolling on YT shorts tbh bro I didn’t see the whole pod it was on it was only a 30 sec clip but I watched it about 10 times in stitches 🤣

[@gregorybarends961]

@@leeboglazersout1958 its such a funny quote but so true man

[@harveysmith100]

I think people are looking for negatives because they can't believe we are getting someone so good out of Bayern. We are only getting him for one reason. Erik. There are too many United fans that don't realise how well Erik is respected all across Europe. Players want to play under him and big clubs want him as their manager. We are lucky to have him.

[@user-zc2sz1os3j]

😂😂😂

[@user-zc2sz1os3j]

😂😂😂

[@halfgazo]

Now, let's see the players actually play for him. Maybe Ineos got the lads' attention last month.

[@harveysmith100]

@@user-zc2sz1os3j You will see.

[@harveysmith100]

@@halfgazo You must have missed the FA cup. We beat a treble winning team using injured players. I do agree with you regarding Ineos though. I have a feeling some players thought Erik would be out. Varane was one of them. Now he is out. That is how is should be, play or get out.

[@user-uw4yw6bc8k]

He is a Rolls Royce and hard hitting. Deligt, Martinez, Kwabala, Evans backup, Todibo. Happy with it.

[@yblackie]

*Kambwala

[@danhan835]

Todibo isn't coming... we still have lindelof n maguire as back up tho

[@jasonwolfe5787]

​@@danhan835need to shift Maguire

[@ozieikram2511]

I’m seeing we can’t buy tobido until September 2025 due to ownership rules. Him and de ligt would have been sweet and if the prices banded about are true, then not too pricey too.

[@gerald-alexanderbassey3210]

Exactly 💯, except for Todibo that UEFA politics is blocking UTD from. Martinez, De Ligt, Kambwala, Evans and Lindelof ain't so bad.

[@no9scrum]

The leadership on DeLigt snd Licha as our centre backs would be unbelievably valuable

[@danhan835]

@no9scrum if they can both stay fit they will. Licha has missed over 50 games for man utd since he signed 2 yrs ago.

[@no9scrum]

@@danhan835 if it were non contact issues I’d be concerned, in reality he’s had 1 injury with his foot which was a fracture… then one contact injury with his knee.. You’re right to be aware of a potential injury issue with him, but when the injuries are contact injuries it’s less of a concern. It’s not like he’s just pulling a hamstring every 3rd week

[@danhan835]

@no9scrum he's done his metatarsal too, he's had 2 foot injuries, 1 knee injury and was also out for 1 month with a calf strain since he signed, all 4 injuries kept him out for months. His first season don't forgot he missed the last 2/3 months of the season there too

[@danhan835]

@no9scrum he's unreliable he puts country before club he's always fit for them. Man utd should try get Braithwaite aswell as de ligt. As he's left footed and would be top class cover for martinez and de ligt. With there injury records and the fact we're in the europa league Braithwaite will easily end up playing 30-35 games that's a fair amount for a up and coming 21 Yr old defender

[@MisterO98]

@@danhan835this is just a LIE!😂

[@zakhelendala4057]

De ligt was better than both Upamecano and Kim min Jae at bayern. In fact, he was the best center half in the squad. If he can stay injury free, a partnership with Martinez could be amazing for us.

[@danieledem4223]

I don’t actually know why people say De ligt is slow Bro De ligt is very decently fast I mean he raced chiesa in juventus twice and won

[@davidublin]

De ligt size makes him look slow

[@Dmaj089]

You gotta understand some people in the fan base just yap and don't watch games, United games let alone games in other leagues. De Ligt is fast, I watched him more in Juve than Ajax and what a player man. What a player. Another narrative going around is that he's injury prone, which he isn't. Italian league is just a different ball game and very tactical for very specific managers. De Ligt is young, a leader, quick, intelligent and very good on the ball you'd be surprised. All that despite his size. I'm very happy we are signing him

[@jaserogers997]

He's slow af

[@g_od2080]

If a CB isn't Usain Bolt people call him slow. Proba check FIFA less than 90 pace is slow. Brain rots

[@Pandafro13]

He's not Van de Ven but his acceleration is decent. Seen plenty of clips that show good recovery pace

[@shedzproductions8262]

Can't see a single reason not to sign him. Aside from maybe injuries. But even that isn't like that worrying really. He's class! Best player in that ajax team and the leader!

[@alangobryan]

People are forgetting that players don't decide to get injured.

[@paulhancock]

To be honest, I haven't kept an eye on de Ligt's career (or injury record) for a while but he was an impressive modern centre back at Ajax, and he's the right kind of person. Seems a good pro with leadership qualities. It all comes down to the price... If the new recruitment team has given it the green light and the price is right, I have no issue taking him.

[@Thegoodbadson]

The fact that Bayern fans all over the world are crying for him not to be sold tells us how good he is. I have never seen Bayern fans so disheartened that a player is leaving their club as De light it’s really crazy. I’m almost cried reading the comments in their official page 🙂

[@johnmitchell2269]

That's because whilst he was out injured they struggled as Upamencano and Kim Min Jae were both disappointing. Eric Dier was out performing those two and he couldn't get a look in at Spurs.

[@steveflatt9071]

Not going to lie, I feel better after watching this. I’m actually pretty excited where as before, I was dreading it. Let’s go get him

[@KailamiMwiinga]

De Ligt played as a CDM until he was moved to CB/Sweeper at 17 in the first team. His definitely comfortable on the ball, his press resistant and excellent vision.. The only downside is, at some point he has to undergo surgery on that knee to let it heal properly. Hopefully it can wait at the end of the 2nd season...

[@ericpolese-lopez1162]

I'd give this a very solid 8. People sleeping on his potential. He has had a remarkable schooling in world football to this point and is about to enter prime years for a CB.

[@pankajchattaraj]

De Ligt partnered Daley Blind in Ajax defence. Neither were quick, yet were a good partnership. Okay, it's different leagues but still.

[@user-zc2sz1os3j]

De Ligt is not slow

[@RedDevilDog1207]

Thanks as always Steve. Appreciate your time invested on these videos. (Of course outside of personal knowledge now how you shave your bits 😂)

[@anthonyjerussi6343]

I hope he works out for United. They definitely need this years transfers to be impactful.

[@kartikgupta8218]

would be good if we get him but we need another cb. A younger one as third choice, cash in on maguire and keep lindelof as the 4th choice. Then evans and kumbwala. Could be todibo or branthwaite or hopefully yoro

[@pokeballdkdenmark8464]

I'll be VERY happy if United sign De Ligt for many of the same reasons you state in this video. However, I was also at first worried about recovery speed but Bayern play with a high line and so did Ajax so it shouldn't be a problem. Martinez is also not the quickest but he and De Ligt are very clever and experienced enough to make up for it by reacting quickly and seeing the danger in time (Maguire is awful at that in comparison) and they are both quick on the first meters so I'm concluding it's shouldn't be a problem with also quick Dalot and Shaw in defense to tackle fast runners. But I'll also love United to buy another more quick CB if needed. Hopefully United can win the court case and be able to also buy Todibo. Injuries or not Martinez and De Ligt can't play all the matches in a long season so United need at least 4 CBs and I would be very happy to with Martinez, De Ligt, Todibo and Kambwala with Evans as the emergency backup. If no Todibo someone with the same profile and if United sell Maguire and Lindelof that would almost pay for De Ligt.

[@Ace-wp7ld]

Well said maguire and lindeloff lack the vision and football iq to read the danger and neither can do what deligt or licha can on the ball. If we want to improve we need centerbacks who can defend but are also good in the ball.

[@zeeone4492]

Shaw😂

[@spanish_manc351]

Think we’ll be surprised in how good de ligt can be. 24 solid still got room for improvements 💪🏻

[@mikecramman498]

Fully agree with the MDL signing and I'd mark it as a 7/10 with my only concerns are the knee and how he partners with Licha

[@johnpaulnoone3071]

I remember a similarly positive review about Onana.

[@andreaphillian3947]

Whatever you say about him he’s still a top 10 CB

[@AnthonyMunyi]

De Ligt and Martinez could rub off each other in the best way... I think they will absolutely COMBUST 🔥🔥🔥

[@-Lenny_]

For the price quoted it’s fantastic value, even with the injury concerns.

[@johnadair4693]

Well you've brought me from a 7 to a 9

[@malboroman5120]

Transforms the way we play out. Riiiight. Just like Onana did.

[@Nicolas.Flamel89]

There’s a video on juve youtube chiesa vs de ligt in a race over around 50m. De ligt wasn’t far off winning so his acceleration is good enough

[@crickettalks1995]

If he does not get injured anymore that's how he fits at United

[@spanish_manc351]

De ligt can be the brick wall Martinez with the slick passing

[@Abdi-libaax]

He will be great signing if we get him

[@Klittle010]

Very strange maybe, but to hear you say the things i was thinking about his knee. If it's the same knee/ ligament and also hopefully the (new?) medical staff do a very extensive research to avoid not only a "bad signing". Also another carrier that can go under instead of rising up.

[@breenr2020]

Johnny evans statue is needed 😂

[@brantwilson]

Yea.. DeLicha needs to happen.

[@dw2261]

Ok so window has now been open over 3 weeks and closes in about 6 weeks. We seriously need to get our finger out and get some signings done and sorted. That 6 weeks will fly by. A lot of our league rivals have already made and secured 3 or 4 new players. I appreciate we've got some new chiefs in the building but cmon boys lets go. Enuff with the speculation.

[@angelaleach-ni6nm]

I would definitely give De ligt coming to United a 9/10, Ste ❤🎉😊

[@georgepaz9834]

8/10 for De Ligt if he stays healthy

[@darylglynroberts85]

Everyone saying the defence needs sorting , we had a minus goal difference it's the creating that's the problem and finishing

[@user-vf7gh8hz2n]

So you think united ain't scoring goals then you must be a joker, we are minus in goal difference that was because we're conceding not because we're not scoring

[@verifyuparamole8068]

Ppl are tbink licha is some kind of injury prone player before he came to united he didn’t have many injuries at alllll. It’s clearly bad luck, licha is not injury🤦🏾‍♂️prone he as played every game for Argentina now

[@James__________________]

7:27 tell that to Ronaldo Brown he mentioned it on paddock 😂

[@maxvain]

We need Calafiori to replace Shaw and back up Licha.

[@zanamandaza]

I like the price. Now we need one more CB with a good fitness record

[@wobbphillipworrall1426]

Stephen ! One is left CB and one is Right but Would you rather have De ligt as apposed to Branthwaite, I know you've never been completely sold on Branthwaite ? I think de ligt will bring huge leadership, I think we lack that

[@yester9037]

Why were Juve and Bayern willing to let him go, why don''t top class CB like Koemen and Kompany rate him that highly.

[@sjewitt22]

Bayern want rid of his wages.

[@KailamiMwiinga]

Juve let him go because De Ligt wanted to win the UCL and he didn't get along with Chiellini & Bonnuci. At Bayern, he was player of the season in his first season because Nagelsman was the coach for most of the season. In the UCL they almost flawless until Tuchel took over. The Bayern second fell apart because of Tuchel, his playing style and not trusting De Ligt. At Euros, his still nursing a niggling injury..

[@user-zc2sz1os3j]

I don't know what you're on about. Kompany is a head coach - he doesn't decide who goes or stays. The Dutch manager clearly rates him because he called him up knowing he was injured.

[@IlyanaMoussa-nu3dx]

De Ligt is fit and doesn’t have a injury so that part isn’t true. It has nothing to do with ability Koeman just prefers De Vrij. Koeman also plays Wijnaldum meanwhile he has better on the bench.

[@II-hx9tw]

We miss your black eye. “The gnome with a shiner.”

[@ScottFord-qw3lg]

Oh, also ask him what he thinks of Pepe at the Euros! Man is a monster

[@lucasvanwijngaarden670]

Your pronunciation of Matthijs is slightly of. It sounds like you're saying Mattheus now. The "Mat" part is spot on, the "Thijs" part is supposed to sound like it does in the word entice.

[@kevinbas6756]

Questions for Rio: if there was an element of De ligt game that you see weakness in, A) what is it? B) how could it liability C) how does he work on it

[@JamesHi95]

What does Rio see in De Ligt’s game that makes him think it won’t work at United, or is it just down to the injury worry?

[@wtfamiactuallyright1823]

He not even close to Maguire, an elite defender in comparison and I'm surprised some have suggested otherwise. 😕 I'm just worried about his injuries.

[@user-uw4yw6bc8k]

Sign PEPE😂 what about that 90th minute battle with Thuram. Incredible. Evans be here another 4 years hes only 37😂

[@eddiemcalinden2773]

What a celebration of that tackle, he was cooked for me, once Thuram went on the outside then into the box my thoughts were, there's no one there he's guna have to go it alo... oi oi hold up, what a fookin tackle, no way at all Pepe should've gotten there other than the fact the guy is a BEAST, even in his 40s !

[@cyeamaculture8486]

Saw that..he was brilliant.. couldn't be outpaced by a faster man because of football intelligence and drive

[@chrissihilton4514]

Was amazing, was so sad when they went out if only for him and how upset he was, he worked his socks off

[@maxvain]

That effort from Pepe is not going to be there for an entire season. Playing for your country in tournament football allows that intensity and emotion. Pepe can't sustain that effort in a club season.

[@user-uw4yw6bc8k]

@@maxvain Hahahahahahaha wise up max. Was a bloody joke. Clown ye.

[@user-tf7pr9wm7i]

I think United might get Todibo as well but it will be towards the end of the window after the issues behind his transfer are sorted out

[@user-pu1ds4gy4x]

If united sign de ligt they have to sign another CB that can play both on the right and left side of defense

[@GoheadGaucho]

De light will prove people wrong.. seriously,rio should droll all over for de ligt..if you think de ligt is injury prone at 24..what about dembele now? Difference coach..differrent plan..dembele is fitter than ever ..at 24.. ill believe he will thrive under the new man utd set up 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@igavinwood]

The two areas of concern with de Ligt are the knee injury, as the prem is a physically demanding league, and the scrutiny from the media. While I don't think de Ligt will be overawed by a MU move the English media is utterly awful. They will be all over a 'star' move making s#!t up and swaying peoples opinion as they always have. I hope MU have some seriously good protection and media savvy people in now to help with this. 8 - 10 for me

[@LeeHusk19]

The fact that he wants to come to United speaks volumes with no CL football. That's the kind of player we need.

[@allsportsclipsworldwide8082]

De Ligt and Todibo to replace Lindelof and Maguire would be massive will probably keep one of them because we let Varane leave but if we want to move forward and progress sell them both and have Martinez De Ligt Todibo Kambwala Evans Fish as the options at centre back and just hope we don’t have injuries again this season if we do this and Kambwala and Fish step up will only need to replace Evans next season then we can start building the midfield and right back area

[@MauriceLeahy]

If we were to sign De Ligt what type of center half would you like to sign to go with him and Martinez

[@barrykelly1]

Injury record is slight bit worrying

[@Shappy86]

De Ligt is a good player, with potential to be a great one. I agree his lack of pace is overstated, for me it's not how quick he is at top speed, but about how quickly he can turn and accelerate to that top speed. He's a big lad, and that limits his mobility. His top speed is good enough to keep up with most players. The problem is that a quick forward will be up to top speed over 3-5 yards, while De Ligt will take 10-12 yards to get up to top speed. That means that while he might reach the same speed, if he and an opposing forward turn and start their sprint from the same place and at the same time the forward will always be 5 yards or so ahead of him because of their greater acceleration. The real problem with De Ligt for me is that I don't think he's an ideal partner for Martinez. Both are aggressive front foot defenders whose natural game is to always try and win the ball. A great centre back partnership ALWAYS has one front foot defender and one sweeper who'll sit back and clean up if the front foot defender doesn't win the ball. They don't dive in to tackles but use their pace and mobility to jockey the attacker, slow them down or force them into less dangerous areas while the rest of the team gets back into their defensive shape. The reason Maguire and Martinez don't work as a partnership is because both are front foot defenders. It's no coincidence that Maguire's worst form at United came when Martinez joined, and his form only recovered when Martinez was injured. De Ligt is just an upgraded Maguire, and will have similar problems playing alongside Martinez.

[@Ace-wp7ld]

I disagree i think deligt reads the game alot better than maguire ever has is alot more agile and organizes things better as well. Deligt has a higher football iq than maguire as well and so he doesnt need to have absurd recovery pace because he positions himself better.

[@user-uw5jo4wc2l]

if rio couldn't kick a ball he would be laying bricks. don't rate his opinions...

[@trevorfeverdj]

8/10

[@Thegoodbadson]

Honest Question, Why does united take time to make any signing whatsoever is getting diabolical atm

[@tomtheutdsupporter]

Window has only just opened. New operating team at united trying to do best deals and assess the market. But mainly players being at euros and copa America slows the deal or halts them completely till players are out.

[@spanishfly111]

Can't really do anything until the Netherlands get knocked out. And uruguay for ugarte

[@_cagey]

De Ligt, Zirkzee and Ugarte are away with their respective countries currently so that prolongs things. In the past we’ve been slow, agreed. But this is quite literally because of logistics rather than anything United are doing or not doing

[@II-hx9tw]

Get rid of Antony and Maguire and Mctominay and Rashie… please.

[@alairdottin8101]

7/10.

[@MauriceLeahy]

Does De Ligt have real pace to compliment Martinez Is he strong in the air .. Is he a good team man when he is not the captain .I have heard that he can have a lot to say and that can upset team mates when you are not the captain these are my questions for Rio

[@noobgonebad9860]

Question for Rio. How important is leadership for CB? Overhyped or absolute necessity

[@SIMONSEZMC]

I believe De Ligt is the perfect solution and addition in defence for Man Utd especially with Varane's departure. I am also in agreement about needing another quick athletic CB to sweĺl up the ranks ideally with either Lindelof or Maguire to exit and Kambwala learning his trade under Ten Hag I still think there might be an academy graduate on the periphery that Ten Hag may put faith in if he dont get Leny Yoro😊 Ste, Ask Rio If there is another alternative CB transfer out there who can come in and do a job at Man Utd?

[@zeeone4492]

More room in the treatment room

[@SIMONSEZMC]

@@zeeone4492 have we not replaced the whole medical team and facilities in the treatment room?

[@joanlancia037]

The best way to fit De Ligt in the Red Devils squad is signing also his best friend De Jong. They're brothers. Do the effort and you'll be pleasantly surprised. In Barcelona, we don't care about the 90 million income. It's just a generosity act.

[@spanish_manc351]

Question for Rio, should rashford stay or go? Born and bRED KEEP HIM.

[@Tidjypudds]

Imagine what de Ligt could be under the force multiplayer of Martinez......

[@ScottFord-qw3lg]

Ask Rio. People question his pace but that's not overly important, does he have any thoughts on his turning time and acceleration over the first 5 yards. Top speed isn't all that

[@smee1354]

Do you not think United could play 3-4-3? Might help us more defensively.

[@Shappy86]

I like the shape, but we don't have the wing backs for it.

[@liamknutsen3654]

Question for Rio: U and Vida played different roles in ur centre-back duo, Who would have played the others role better?

[@redjohn1958]

8

[@halfgazo]

BM supporters started a petition to block the sale. That should tell us something.

[@julianreilly1894]

10

[@fardeensiddiki7957]

To rio, what are the glaring weaknesses to a de ligt martinez partnership, and who could be a gokd 3rd cb? Im not saying he is slow, but i would like a faster cb in the squad

[@fardeensiddiki7957]

And someone more of a cover

[@roythomson638]

Can you ask Rio what would change in the United team and in preparation for having a repeat at the 2 Barcelona champions league finals

[@AlomM]

Question for Rio. We heard about the special training Fergie did for RVP who was "injury prone" but a special player when fit. Why do you think more managers don't do that kind of thing with current "injury prone" players (e.g. Luke Shaw or De ligt if he signs)

[@Shappy86]

I think it works for some players in certain positions but it doesn't work for players in certain positions. Fullback is a very physically demanding position, which means players need a high level of fitness. That requires physically demanding training that conditions a player. Strikers often play in fits and starts during a game and don't need that same level of stamina. So they can train differently and focus more on technical or tactical training over physical conditioning. Which is useful for injury prone forwards.

[@robertoriordan4083]

for me DeLigt is a no branner, as long as we dont over sprend in teh transfer fee and wages. no more than 35Mil and 140 a week. anything above that then i would go for a younger and less injury prone player. there is a reson why he leaves clubs or clubs leave him go.

[@Leingod123]

De Javu, I thought i've been in time slip to the past.

[@devashanpillay1738]

Ste's going to germany this week...

[@unlistedlizard9598]

Ask Rio if he wouldn't think the best answer to most of our questions is getting DePaul from A Madrid

[@dessertstorm7476]

well, he speaks dutch so he'll probably fit in really well

[@robertnelson3353]

ETH hasn’t a clue beyond going in for a Dutch players.

[@BM-qn6fg]

De Ligt doesn’t start for the Netherlands

[@Eddie.Mootsen]

Fact -> he's 3rd or 4th choice at Bayern and for his country. If our ambition is to beat teams like Bayern in the CL how are we going to do this with players not good enough to get into their team ?????

[@eduardoqueiroz10]

I think it’s risky because he get’s injured many times and was on the bench in bayern

[@Jorn_PLS]

Thinking about going on youtube.. What kind of camera, lighting and audio do you use? OBS? Other tips?

[@nickd987]

they wont see this mate, just a get a basic camera and mic and you 're good to go.

[@odasdefender8202]

ste how come united played the highest line in recent years with maguire and lindelof under ole?

[@richyclubsport5155]

If Di Ligt comes he needs a thorough medical assessment can't afford another Mount

[@United_Wings]

GG

[@marcussewell8999]

Why does ten hag keep buying his old players. It’s already shown it doesn’t work out. De Ligt is injury prone. Marc Guéhi Would be a better buy with premier league experience

[@overwatch1825]

Harry Maguire comparison that's a joke right? This is the defender we should have spent 85m on not a mediocre English defender with a ridiculous English tax

[@lincolndethomasis6602]

Is it worth looking at Kim Min Jae as well?

[@user-uw4yw6bc8k]

Player just wondering how Bayern play Dier ahead of him? Sign todibo also and were solid

[@ajprop99]

We can't sign todibo

[@HavokRm]

Tuchel was sht, he was first choice in the 2nd part of the season, bayern fans dont want him to leave

[@feikomulder2795]

They weren't playing Dier over him. They played next to each other. Upamecano and Kim were on the bench for almost all of the second half of the season. Upamecano starts for France and Kim was supposed to be the second coming of Maldini, according to most United fans. Yet de Ligt put them both behind him. Mathijs is solid, great signing.

[@ameyagokhale5123]

Question for Rio- Is it more important for Manchester United to focus on a more Pacey defender or a more Ball playing defender, because surely if you hold the ball well and have a Sweeping keeper like Onana, you don't rely on pace as much so long one Defender in the whole backline has enough speed to make a recovery tackle which Dalot and wan Bissaka do

[@athuljiji3078]

Another injury prone defender to the list 😅…hopefully he stays healthy at united

[@husky2961]

So he is coming? Would be funny if he aint after all these vids 😅

[@ameyagokhale5123]

He reportedly rejected advances from both PSG and the dippercunts and only focused on United... Be a shame if he doesn't come now

[@Saylessbro]

De ligt is not the player he used to be

[@johnmitchell2269]

Having two left footed CB's (who are both injury prone) isn't the answer imo. AC Milan have one of the best footballing CB's in world football right now who imo is going to become the next elite CB. He's not injury prone, is right footed and has more natural talent than Todibo and Branthwaite. Also Le Normand looks quite a good player as well. Need to stop signing injury prone players, last season was a joke with regards to injuries.

[@chrisloynes7796]

Really time SOMEONE called out ETH AGAIN…..it’s Dutch second classers for all transfers AGAIN !