In the first round of UEFA Nations League A matches, which ended in the early hours of September 8, Beijing time, the Netherlands beat Bosnia and Herzegovina by a score of 5-2, and achieved the opening red. However, for the Dutch defense stalwart Delicht, the victory did not completely cover up one of his major mistakes in the match. After the match, De Ligt was interviewed to express his feelings and outlook for the future.
Speaking about the atmosphere at the game and his team's win, de Ligt said, "Everyone was very happy, the atmosphere at the stadium was great and it's always exciting to win. But for me personally, this game had a different meaning." He turned the tables and spoke directly about his mistakes in the game, "I think you know how I feel. We won the game, but I should have done better on the second goal I conceded and I know that. I really don't know what happened, I should have cleared the ball but I kept hesitating at that moment. It's too bad and I'm very sorry for that."
Derek Hurt's candor and self-doubt demonstrated his sense of responsibility and self-demand as a professional player. He knows that his mistake has affected the team and is willing to take this responsibility. At the same time, he also said he would learn from this mistake and try to do better in future games.
In addition, de Ligt also talked about his feelings about joining Manchester United. He said, "I'm delighted to be joining such a great club as Manchester United. I knew playing in the Premier League would be a bigger challenge and more attention, but that's what I was looking forward to. There are more spectators in the Premier League than in the Bundesliga, which is very exciting for me. I believe that at Manchester United I will be able to continue to improve and contribute even more to the team."
The addition of De Ligt has undoubtedly injected new vigor and hope into Manchester United. His arrival not only strengthens the team's defense, but also brings more possibilities and expectations to the team. I believe that in the coming games, Derek will prove his value with his own performance and bring more victories and honors for Manchester United.
