Netherlands defender Matthijs de Ligt will start against Germany in the Nations League despite a costly mistake in the opening match. Despite the error, Dutch coach Ronald Koeman has confidence in De Ligt’s abilities and believes his move to Manchester United will provide him with more playing time.
Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman has recalled defender Matthijs de Ligt for the upcoming Nations League campaign, suggesting he could start alongside Virgil van Dijk in central defense. De Ligt, who missed out on the Euro 2024 squad, is looking to re-establish himself with the national team after a challenging spell at Bayern Munich.
Bayern Munich defender Matthijs de Ligt has been left out of the Netherlands starting lineup for their Euro 2024 round of 16 clash against Romania. This continues a trend of De Ligt being benched under coach Ronald Koeman, who prefers Virgil Van Dijk and Stefan de Vrij as his starting center-backs. De Ligt’s lack of playing time has prompted him to seek professional help, and rumors suggest he could be on the move to Manchester United this summer.
Netherlands centre-back Matthijs de Ligt has revealed he sought help from a psychologist after being left out of the starting lineup for the Dutch team’s opening Euro 2024 matches. Despite his disappointment, De Ligt remains focused on contributing to the team’s success and believes his time will come during the tournament.
