Former Manchester United assistant coach Mullensteen recently spoke highly of United's potential target De Ligt, and is confident that the Dutch center back will be able to shine in the Premier League, especially under Ten Hag's tutelage. Mullensteen's comments have undoubtedly injected a shot in the arm for United fans, while also adding more reverie to the future transfer of de Ligt.
In an interview, Mullensteen said bluntly, "De Ligt is fully capable of showing his full potential in the Premier League. He possesses strong physical qualities and excellent defensive abilities, qualities that make him a perfect fit for this highly competitive league. What's more, Ten Hagar's knowledge of him will be a huge advantage. They had a successful partnership during their time at Ajax, where de Ligt played at a very high level under Ten Hag's tactical system and became one of the best in Dutch soccer."
Mullensteen further analyzed Dellihert's experiences at Juventus and Bayern Munich and believes that the two journeys did not fully unlock his potential. "I don't think Dellihert's time at Juventus was a success and his career seems to have stalled at Bayern Munich. This could be because of the gap between what Bayern expect from him and what he does in possession. But United are in dire need of strengthening their defense right now, and de Ligt is just the player who can provide solid defense from the center-back position."
Mullensteen's comments not only expressed his recognition of de Ligt's individual ability, but also hinted that United are moving in the right direction under Ten Hag. As Temhag has gradually put his mark on United, the team's choices in the transfer market have also been more focused on the fit with the manager's tactical philosophy. As a former favorite of Temhag's, De Ligt is undoubtedly an ideal choice that meets the team's needs and can be quickly integrated into the tactical system.
