Matthijs de Ligt (Manchester United)
September 2025
Matthijs de Ligt defended under-fire boss Ruben Amorim after United’s 3-1 loss to Brentford, insisting the players—not the system—must take responsibility. The Dutch defender stressed lapses in focus and poor decisions, not tactics, were to blame for costly goals conceded. De Ligt urged unity despite mounting frustration, admitting inconsistency has defined their season. He said United must analyse mistakes and stick together to recover momentum, warning the squad cannot hide behind tactical excuses while results continue to stall in the bottom half.