Manchester United striker Wout Weghorst has insisted that a picture of him touching Liverpool’s well-known This Is Anfield signal has been taken out of context.
Liverpool gamers make a behavior of touching the signal on the way in which out to the sport, as they did on the weekend earlier than their emphatic 7-0 victory over United.
After the sport, footage emerged of Weghorst touching the signal earlier than the sport, with many followers blasting the Dutchman and accusing him of not understanding the rivalry between the 2 golf equipment.
However, Weghorst has since spoken out to elucidate how every part was not because it appeared.
“Normally I by no means react on media matters, however for this one it’s price it since you wonderful United followers are necessary to me. So I simply wish to make clear the video that’s doing the rounds,” Weghorst mentioned.
“From the nationwide staff I do know that Virgil [van Dijk] at all times touches that signal and I went to cease him touching it to try to wind him up earlier than the sport.
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“As a baby I at all times supported FC Twente, and as a participant now for Manchester United, my dedication to this unimaginable membership can by no means be questioned.
“Sunday was a horrible day for all of us, we’re placing every part into making it proper within the subsequent weeks. We will bounce again collectively and obtain our goals this season.”
30-year-old Weghorst joined United on mortgage in January and has been a daily function in Ten Hag’s facet, with the outing towards Liverpool his 14th in all competitions.
Playing behind central striker Marcus Rashford, Weghorst managed just below an hour of the Liverpool sport earlier than heading to the bench to observe the remainder of the motion.
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