Criticism of Wout Weghorst labelled ‘pathetic’ after striker releases statement explaining why he touched ‘This is Anfield’ sign MUFC
Red Devils supporters vented their anger online after Erik ten Hag’s side subsequentlyIt led to Weghorst, who joined United on loan from Burnley in January, to explain why he touched the historic sign as he claimed it was totalkSPORT host Agbonlahor has come to the defence of the 30-year-old – insisting it’s nothing he hasn’t done., Agbonlahor was asked for his opinion on criticism aimed at Weghorst, to which he said: “I think it’s pathetic.
“That’s probably what he’s thinking, he’s tried to be cheeky and have banter before the game and do that but he’s lost 7-0 – it’s more embarrassing.“But I’m not sure Liverpool fans have a problem with him touching it, or Manchester United fans really.” Since arriving at Old Trafford earlier this year, Weghorst has scored once in 14 games in all competitions.
But he is still searching for his first Premier League goal having drawn a blank in his seven outings.He will have a chance to open his top-flight account once again on Sunday when United host struggling Southampton at the Theatre of Dreams.
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