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Interview with Dricht: Tactical Change and Team Reshaping Deter

7:11am, 8 June 2025【Football】

. But maybe the difference is, what kind of players are arranged in certain positions? And how do you want to play football? Teams can use five defenders or three defenders, which is a completely different concept. For me, the position changed, but the change was not significant. It's like being a right center back under Eric, or being a center back in the three-back system. Of course, there is a difference, but this difference is controllable. Hopefully next season we can play football in a more pleasant way, bringing more happiness to the fans, especially showing what we can do. ”

de Ligt participated in Manchester United's preseason tour in Kuala Lumpur and Hong Kong, although he was recovering from a foot injury he suffered for the first time against Nottingham Forest on April 1 and a relapsed foot injury against Brentford on May 4. “It is getting better,” the Dutchman said, “but it hasn't fully recovered or I'll show up on the court. This is not a single problem, but requires improvement in multiple aspects. Hopefully I can get back on the court as soon as possible and prepare for the preseason. "

De Ligt admits that staying in Manchester might be more ideal. "I wouldn't say this is the ideal situation, but that's the current reality," De Ligt said in Asia. "Players have to accept the actual situation. Here I can complete the rehabilitation work, the training facilities are very complete, and the physiotherapist also travels with us, so I have no complaints. It's really been a long season, I haven't been able to play for the last month and a half, but I think everyone needs a holiday to adjust their form. ”

D Ligt's appearance in Asia means that Manchester United has a strong representative to interact with the fans. He sang with the crowd dynamically at a sponsor event in Kuala Lumpur and rode the convertible bus that was ridiculed by opponent fans. “We know we had a tough season, so from the outside it’s easy for people to say, ‘Oh, what are they doing now? They are still taking the bus? ’ But obviously we have to face millions of fans in Asia who are also supporters of the club, which is very important for our players. They don't have the chance to see us as often as fans in Manchester or Britain. This is very valuable because it does give us a chance to understand what they think of us and also gives fans the ability to get up close to us. Even after such a difficult season, it was wonderful for us to express our gratitude to the fans. "The goal is to accompany Manchester United's next convertible bus trip with a big trophy. "Yes, that would be very wonderful," De Ligt said.

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