The Netherlands international was criticised after touching the sign at Anfield.
Manchester United forward Wout Weghorst insists has explained why he touched the ‘This is Anfield’ sign prior to the club’s 7-0 defeat to Liverpool on Sunday.
The Netherlands international was criticised after touching the sign at Anfield but has since stated that he did it to “wind up” Liverpool captain and Netherlands team-mate Virgil van Dijk.
“Normally I never react on media topics, but for this one it’s worth it because you amazing Manchester United fans are important to me. So I just want to clarify the video that is doing the rounds,” Weghorst wrote on Instagram.
“From the national team I know that Virgil always touches that sign and the only intention I had was to stop him touching it and wind him up before the game.
“As a child I always supported FC Twente, and as a proud player now for Manchester United, my dedication to this incredible club can never be questioned.
“Sunday was a terrible day for all of us, we are putting everything into making it right in the next weeks.
“We will bounce back together and achieve our aims this season.”
hezbdopty
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Because he is a tosser
Yukamrsz
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Weghorst is a useless player
MwenePuta
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It's enough, vakwetu! We all know he's a Liverpool!!!
SUKHENDEBNATH
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there is no doubt that Ronaldo was toooooo much better than weghorst..
lizabciksu
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every tall people had habit of touching things no other and reach
yusablmoty
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7 day a week 🤔😛😃😃😃
DeeboLFC
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Man United players were just tired on Sunday after playing so many games in few weeks. They are human beings and have bodies that can sometimes give up because of tiredness. On ordinary day where both clubs have rested equally, Liverpool can't beat United and I can put my wallet for this. Liverpool only played a tired United team and you could see most players weren't even pressing or running that much after 45mins. Liverpool ate the sleeping lion catch on Sunday but let's wait and see the rematch next season.
Man U simply worthless 😂
zebaelmy
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He simply got itchy hands...don't read too much into it...🤣🤣🤣
DeeboLFC
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You Pay the penalty for that son 7-0...So crazy
Buaemprsy
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green wood will
Bouaeiosuy
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Weghorst is useless, I pray Martial to be fit again
Midbdkrs
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you people should go and rest foolish English media
Zumnopuz
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that's is what tall people are 🤣😜😆😂😅
MEEKYAXEL
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Man United players were just tired on Sunday after playing so many games in few weeks. They are human beings and have bodies that can sometimes give up because of tiredness. On ordinary day where both clubs have rested equally, Liverpool can't beat United and I can put my wallet for this. Liverpool only played a tired United team and you could see most players weren't even pressing or running that much after 45mins. Liverpool ate the sleeping lion catch on Sunday but let's wait and see the rematch next season.
you are a fool keep crying 😭,you will be tired in your next match and they will still beat.. maybe is only united that is playing the game if your Mango head manager don't know how to rotate player he is not good then,. City and arsenal play week in week out they have never been humble..this way you were humble.so shut the gutter of urs 7up....
nuwdknpsy
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Virgil erned it to tuche
Nandkopsu
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the budge is so beautiful all in all 7up, ynwa 🔥
Miockmnt
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bcoz there's a can of 7up up there
Wetilnptu
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He explained already y are u keeping on asking the shame thing.....last year we beaten 5 by Liverpool he wasn't even there yet so whats the problem.... Man u Fans we need to understand football...we have had a good run for long and u were praising the boys now they lost only one game u are talking sh*t against em.....
hiadilmnps
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I don't see any reason why you are blaming him coz he has explained himself so let him be ,in peace[byebye][byebye]
Chap Kim
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United fans looking 4 som1 to take the blame
realBull
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Weghorst: touch* Liverpool: “And I took that personally”
demarcation
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[ko]
mzayalunte
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Weghorst i don’t understand him, he doesn’t not impress me at all.
Rufubulor
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Because he knew Man U will get humiliated and wants to get on Liverpool fans good books in future
Cristiano_utd
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Man United players were just tired on Sunday after playing so many games in few weeks. They are human beings and have bodies that can sometimes give up because of tiredness. On ordinary day where both clubs have rested equally, Liverpool can't beat United and I can put my wallet for this. Liverpool only played a tired United team and you could see most players weren't even pressing or running that much after 45mins. Liverpool ate the sleeping lion catch on Sunday but let's wait and see the rematch next season.
Bro playing a 90 minute match with a 3 day rest is a walk in the park. Tennis players play a tournament with matches that last sometime up to 5 hours and then play the next day. They are fine
fueacmnu
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Man United players were just tired on Sunday after playing so many games in few weeks. They are human beings and have bodies that can sometimes give up because of tiredness. On ordinary day where both clubs have rested equally, Liverpool can't beat United and I can put my wallet for this. Liverpool only played a tired United team and you could see most players weren't even pressing or running that much after 45mins. Liverpool ate the sleeping lion catch on Sunday but let's wait and see the rematch next season.
Last year’s 5-0 and 4-0 and Liverpool playing for 4 cups including UCL is explained by what ? 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
vaacilpuy
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Anything wrong touching d sign. Means if Liverpool players go to MU stadium... They also cannot touch d sign of MU.. Based on wat.. R We are so isolated?
honbcestz
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Man United players were just tired on Sunday after playing so many games in few weeks. They are human beings and have bodies that can sometimes give up because of tiredness. On ordinary day where both clubs have rested equally, Liverpool can't beat United and I can put my wallet for this. Liverpool only played a tired United team and you could see most players weren't even pressing or running that much after 45mins. Liverpool ate the sleeping lion catch on Sunday but let's wait and see the rematch next season.
Amingo10
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To my point of view i think we should put all the pass behind us and focus on our next game which is very important