Wout Weghorst explains Anfield sign controversy was to 'wind up' Virgil van Dijk ahead of Liverpool v Manchester United

08.03.2023 - 13:45 eurosport.com

Manchester United striker Wout Weghorst has said the reason he touched the 'This is Anfield' sign ahead of his side’s recent match at Liverpool was an attempt to «wind up» Virgil van Dijk.

The two Dutchmen are team-mates for their national team but were on opposite sides for the latest battle between the Premier League arch rivals.

Ad Traditionally, touching the sign, which sits above the tunnel leading to the pitch at Anfield, is something home players would do as a superstition.

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Ada momen di mana striker Manchester United, Wout Weghorst, kedapatan memegang papan This is Anfield sebelum dibantaiLiverpool. Buat apa, sih?