neptuxe Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag insists Vout Weghorst’s performance is a key part of the club’s outstanding form. neptuxe

The loan striker is often criticized for scoring few goals compared to the central striker, but for Ten Hag, his play is crucial to giving his team-mates more opportunities.( neptuxe )

Asked about the 6ft 6in striker, the Dutchman said: “Of course, I think he plays a lot of roles in football.”

“Vout has done a great job for us. He is the leader of pressing. He started pressing and squeezing the game against the opposing back very well.

He is in a good position and his connection with his team-mates is very good.

“He’s mobile. open space for others He is also good at set-pieces. He is truly involved in the team game. I think after Christmas we played 25 games and lost 2 games with Weghorst playing most of them.

So he is truly part of the success.”