September 8th 2024.
After an impressive 5-2 win against Bosnia and Herzegovina on Saturday, Manchester United defender Matthijs de Ligt couldn't help but feel disappointed in himself for his mistake that led to one of the opposing team's goals. Despite his team's strong performance, De Ligt's error was the one thing that stuck with him after the game.
In an interview with NOS, De Ligt expressed his frustration, saying, "I think you know how I feel. Despite getting most things right, that second goal was something I could have done better. I know that myself." He also acknowledged that he still needs to watch the game again, but he has a feeling that his passes were not up to par. He also admitted that he was unsure if goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen was coming for the ball, but ultimately, he takes responsibility for not clearing it properly.
De Ligt also believes that his lack of match practice played a role in his mistake. "I'm just doing my best," he said. "But I also know that there are times when I can do better. It's been a while since I played a full 90 minutes, so I'm most satisfied with that. But that second goal where I couldn't get my footing, I know that with more matches under my belt, my footwork will improve."
Despite his error, De Ligt remains determined to do better in the future. He understands that there are no excuses for his mistake and he takes full responsibility for it. But he also knows that with more game time, he will continue to improve and make better decisions on the field.
The win against Bosnia and Herzegovina was a great start to their new Nations League campaign for Ronald Koeman's side. United striker Joshua Zirkzee scored his first international goal just 13 minutes into the game, giving the Dutch an early lead. However, Ermendin Demirovic equalized for the visitors before Tijjani Reijnders put the Netherlands back in front. Cody Gakpo and Wout Weghorst added to the scoreline, but it was De Ligt's mistake that allowed Edin Dzeko to score for Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Despite the frustration of his error, De Ligt remains focused on the positives of the game and is determined to learn from his mistakes. He knows that there will be more challenges ahead, but he is confident that with each game, he will continue to improve and help his team achieve success.
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