Latest Manchester United news and gossip as Matthis de Ligt has been defended after an error led to the Netherlands conceding a goal against Bosnia & Herzegovina
Netherlands boss Ronald Koeman has leapt to the defence of Manchester United star Matthijs de Ligt after an error led to a goal while on international duty.
However, the second goal from Bosnia & Herzegovina saw De Ligt get caught out from a long-range pass that led to a tap-in for former Manchester City striker Edin Dzeko. This made the score 3-2 in the Netherlands' favour, before Weghorst and Xavi Simons found the back of the net to ease the Dutch to victory.
"He himself realises that he is in the wrong position. This should not happen, but mistakes are part of football. I think it is unfair to make a big deal out of it."
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