De Ligt makes 'blockbuster' Gyokeres go out of power

Despite losing to Arsenal, MU coach Ruben Amorim had reason to be satisfied with the performance of some players, especially center-back Matthijs de Ligt.

De Ligt locked Gyokeres down in the last match.

MU suffered a 0-1 defeat to Arsenal in the first round of the 2025/26 Premier League on August 17. But what impressed the "Red Devils" fans the most was the determination of the defense, when the home team did not give Arsenal much time to control the ball.

Notably, De Ligt performed brilliantly in blocking Arsenal's "blockbuster" Viktor Gyokeres. The Dutch international put Arsenal's new signing under a lot of pressure every time he touched the ball, which was evident throughout the match.

More specifically, De Ligt made 6 timely interventions and blocked 2 shots, including an excellent tackle in the final minutes of the match when he prevented Bukayo Saka from finishing. De Ligt not only defended well but was also a warrior on the pitch, winning 8 duels, 5 of which were aerial duels.

On the offensive side, De Ligt also made a clear mark. He achieved an 88% passing accuracy rate, including an important pass that opened up a scoring opportunity for his teammates. In particular, the Dutch player had a 100% successful cross rate, with all 5 of his long passes reaching the right address.

Since moving from Bayern Munich, De Ligt has received a lot of criticism for his inconsistent form. However, with his recent performance, the Dutch centre-back seems to be finding himself again and this can be considered his best match in a MU shirt.

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Source: https://znews.vn/de-ligt-khien-bom-tan-gyokeres-tat-dien-post1577820.html