As the news of De Ligt's imminent arrival at Manchester United draws nearer and nearer, the soccer punditry community has been paying a lot of attention to the Dutch defender's arrival. Famous commentator Richards even said bluntly that the joining of Delicht is expected to revolutionize the way Manchester United plays, injecting new energy and tactical options into the team.
Richards began by pointing out the problems that existed in Manchester United's way of playing and defensive system. He mentioned that United often adopted a conservative stance in the game, which to a certain extent limited the team's offensive firepower. One of the root causes of this problem is the lack of speed in the team's defense. He believes that the arrival of De Ligt is expected to fill this gap. Although Derek is not a speedy player, his turnaround speed and agility is a significant improvement over some of the defenders currently in the team (such as Maguire). This will allow United to be more comfortable in defense, while also creating more opportunities and space for the team on the offensive end.
As well as Derek De Ligt, Richards also commented on other players in the United squad. He recognized Diallo for his efforts and believes that the young defender is actively pushing for a starting spot. He also recognized Gana Joe for coming on as a substitute and playing an important role in the Community Shield match. For United's striker Rashford, Richards raised higher expectations for him to seize more scoring opportunities and contribute more goals to the team.
In addition, Richards singled out the performances of United midfielders Fernandez and Casemiro. He believed that Fernandez showed excellent skills and awareness in the game, while Casemiro provided strong support to the team in terms of passing and running. The excellent play of these two players has undoubtedly injected more vitality and stability into United's midfield.
Speaking about the match between Manchester United and Manchester City, Richards said that although Manchester City is a team that likes to control the ball and often makes their opponents look confused in the game, Manchester United's performance in the match was not useless. He believes that United showed positive aspects and room for improvement in the game, and as long as the team can continue to work hard and improve their tactical system, they are fully capable of achieving better results in future matches.
The addition of Dellihert is undoubtedly an important turning point for Manchester United. His arrival will not only improve the team's defensive strength, but also create more opportunities and space for the team's offensive end. Meanwhile, other players in the United team are also working hard and making progress, and they are expected to write a new brilliant chapter for United together with Delicates.
