NO DEFENDING IT
Gary Neville fires savage dig at new Man Utd transfer signing Matthijs de Ligt and Roy Keane reveals his ‘big worry’
Pundit also highlighted a positive attribute the defender has
GARY NEVILLE pointed out a key weakness of Mattijs de Ligt ahead of Manchester United's season opener.
The centre-back arrived at Old Trafford this week in a £42million transfer from Bayern Munich.
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He was named on the bench for United's season opener against Fulham and Neville shared his thoughts on the new arrival as he warmed ahead of the match, which United won 1-0.
The pundit praised De Ligt's physicality but highlighted a key vulnerability that may affect how Erik ten Hag sets up his team.
Neville said on Sky Sports: "I thought they would sign quicker centre-backs but he is aggressive.
"He's not the most mobile so Man Utd maybe won't push up the pitch like Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester City have done.
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"I thought Erik ten Hag might try and sign players that would allow them to really push up to the halfway line.
"I think we the midfield and the centre-backs that they've got with Maguire and Martinez still there and De Ligt they are going to end up playing a little deeper.
"It's not a problem but it is very different to how most of the top teams play. I don't think De Ligt's going to change that but he will provide some physicality and some presence."
United also strengthened their defensive ranks with the addition of Lenny Yoro this summer.
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The youngster impressed fans in his first appearance for the club in pre-season with a display of strength and speed to pull off a last-ditch tackle.
But he was forced off with injury in his next game against Arsenal and faces three months on the treatment table.
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