EPL: De Ligt Needs Time to Reach Top Speed — Erik Ten Hag

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag discusses Matthijs de Ligt's current form, stating that the defender needs more game time to reach peak fitness and performance.

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has shared his thoughts on Matthijs de Ligt's adaptation to the team, emphasizing that the Dutch defender needs time to reach his full potential.

“I'm not surprised by Matthijs de Ligt,” ten Hag said, expressing his familiarity with the player's abilities. “At this moment, he is not fit, he's not at 100% speed. He needs the games to go up to it.”

Erik Ten Hag acknowledged that de Ligt is still adjusting to the team's pace, saying, “We see glimpses now, and once he's there, he will do much better.”

Despite de Ligt's current fitness level, ten Hag expressed satisfaction with the defender's progress, stating, “We are happy with him, already!”

Key Takeaways:

• Ten Hag believes de Ligt needs more game time to reach peak fitness
• De Ligt is still adjusting to the team's pace
• Ten Hag is happy with de Ligt's progress despite current fitness level

With ten Hag's guidance and patience, de Ligt is expected to become an integral part of Manchester United's defense.