Even a few hours ago Thomas Tuchel is quick to say that he “deserves to play”, the truth is that Matthijs De Ligt is missing in action this season in a Bayern Munich that two summers ago brought him as a star signing for 77 million euros from Juventus (67 fixed plus 10 in variables). What’s the problem?
In fact, De Ligt played just 36 minutes in the first four Bundesliga games and was relegated to the bench for the entire game in Bayern’s Champions League debut against Manchester United. “Why am I not a starter? Look, I have no idea. You should ask the coach. I’m doing everything he tells me, even playing in the center of the field, and only ten minutes. I don’t understand. ,” he said. recently.
In Germany they believe they have the answer to the ostracism of the Dutch international, who was the protagonist of last season. Thomas Tuchel was not convinced by the way the former Ajax player played. The coach believes that he has a very horizontal game and little vertical when an opponent pressures him and that is why he is betting more on former Napoli player Kim, who quickly adapted to the system of the game, and relaunch of Upamecano, one. at its worst last year.
The truth is that it is not fully understood that the club made such an important economic bet to finally leave the bench De Ligt who signed a contract until June 2027 and receives a salary of 16 million euros net.
Source: La Verdad
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