Manchester United defender Matthijs De Ligt has revealed that the team specifically targeted Liverpool’s full-backs during their 2-1 win at Anfield on Sunday.
The Red Devils earned their most important win to date under head coach Ruben Amorim on Sunday afternoon.
After beating Sunderland before the international break, Man Utd followed that up with a statement 2-1 victory over Premier League holders Liverpool at Anfield. This is the first time they have won back-to-back league games under Amorim.
United made the perfect start to the game as Bryan Mbeumo broke the deadlock inside two minutes before Harry Maguire headed home a late winner following Cody Gakpo’s equaliser.
This result leaves Man Utd only two points adrift of Liverpool in the Premier League table as Arne Slot’s side are in a crisis amid a run of four straight losses in all competitions.
Liverpool have issues all over the pitch as most of their key players are struggling, with one of their biggest problems being at full-back.
Milos Kerkez and Conor Bradley started against Man Utd and speaking post-match, De Ligt revealed that they were targeted by the Red Devils.
“We knew that Liverpool have weaknesses. And that’s their full-backs,” De Ligt revealed.
“We were all really hyped, and the focus was very high. Today was a game that you really have to be concentrated.”
