Weghorst

Wout Weghorst was close to tears after scoring against Real Betis as Manchester United ran rampant in the Europa Leagueon Thursday night.The Dutchman.

In a statement posted on social media, he said: “Normally I never react on media topics, but for this one, it’s worth it because you amazing United fans are important to me. We are putting everything into making it right in the next weeks. We will bounce back together and achieve our aims this season!” He does a lot of hard work which people don’t always see.” Meanwhile, Man United legend Paul Scholes said: “Everyone at the club will be pleased for him… He said: “As a forward he gets joy from scoring goals.

Wout Weghorst was on the verge of tears after scoring at Old Trafford for the first time in his Manchester United career. The goal came against Real Betis.

WOUT WEGHORST welled up as he celebrated scoring following his difficult week.The Manchester United striker angered fans by touching the Anfield sign.

Get this drama queen out." Wout Weghorst is a red." One wrote: "Tears of Joy is allowed. And another was just as harsh: "Get Weghorst out of the club. [attempting to "wind up" international team-mate Virgil van Dijk](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/21626889/man-utd-news-weghorst-anfield-sign-explanation/) by stopping the [Liverpool](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/team/1196659/liverpool/) defender from getting his own fingers on the famous sign. [pre-match decision to touch the "This is Anfield" sign](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/21626889/man-utd-news-weghorst-anfield-sign-explanation/) angered many Red Devils' supporters.

An emotional Wout Weghorst struggled to hold back the tears as he ended his Manchester United goal drought against Real Betis on Thursday. Weghorst put United 4 ...

The striker then ran to the corner in jubilant celebration and was soon flocked by his United team-mates, as the emotion of ending his goal drought was clear for all to see. [Sunday's 7-0 thumping at the hands of Liverpool](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/listening-liverpool-celebrations-threats-demotion-how-erik-ten-hag-punished-manchester-united-players-7-0-anfield/bltc21c96204d92763c). The Dutchman hadn't scored for his new club since January 25 but showed adequate predatory instincts late on.

And on Thursday night, in United's 4-1 win over Real Betis in the Europa League, a delighted Weghorst ended an 11-game goal drought to score his first ever goal ...

Weghorst emotional celebration shows how much he longed for this moment. I'm happy for him man. A third commented: "Very emotional celebration from Weghorst. He's work tirelessly on the pitch. Kept pressing the opposition defence. One said: "Deserved.

Plenty of members of the Manchester United faithful were clearly overjoyed by Wout Weghorst's contribution to the dominant Europa League win over Real Betis ...

[Have Your Say!](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/cristiano-ronaldo-al-nassr-defeat-29419936#comments-section) Will Wout Weghorst still be a Man Utd player next season? "Sunday was a terrible day for all of us. He wrote: "Normally I never react on media topics, but for this one, it's worth it because you amazing United fans are important to me. We are putting everything into making it right in the next weeks. The backlash was so severe that the Dutch striker felt compelled to release a statement on social media addressing the controversy. [Marcus Rashford](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/marcus-rashford) commented on the goal after the game and explained how delighted the rest of the squad is for the [Burnley](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/burnley-fc) loanee as he told BT Sport: "As a forward he gets joy from scoring goals. [Tell us what you think here.](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/cristiano-ronaldo-al-nassr-defeat-29419936#comments-section) Plenty of United fans were quick to point out just how emotional Weghorst was as he wheeled away in celebration after notching what is just the second strike of his Red Devils career so far. [Manchester United](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/manchester-united-fc) fans appear to be in agreement that [Wout Weghorst's](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/wout-weghorst) goal against [Real Betis](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/real-betis) means all is forgiven after he sparked controversy during Sunday's 7-0 hammering at the hands of [Liverpool.](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/liverpool-fc) [Manchester United,](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/manchester-united-fc) my dedication to this incredible club can never be questioned. [Netherlands international](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/netherlands-football-team) came in for serious criticism this week after footage emerged of Weghorst seemingly affectionately touching the ['This is Anfield' sign](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/wout-weghorst-man-united-liverpool-29397879) in the tunnel before United were demolished by their fierce rivals. "From the National team, I know that Virgil always touches that sign and I went to stop him touching it to try and wind him up before the game.

Wout Weghorst is in trouble with a tiny subset of very angry Manchester United supporters for the heinous crime of touching the 'This is Anfield' sign.

Wout Weghorst has seemingly tried to redeem himself with the Man United fans after using footage of an anti-Glazer protest in a promo video.

Another tweeted: “What a way to get the fans back on his side after the weekend’s antics.” Erik ten Hag’s side are looking to bounce back after their 7-0 humiliation against rivals Liverpool last weekend and Weghorst himself is also looking to restore some of his relationship with the fans. Wout Weghorst has seemingly tried to redeem himself with the Manchester United fanbase in a matter of days after using footage of an anti-Glazer protest for a promo video.

Wout Weghorst scored his second Man United goal during Thursday night's Europa League win over Real Betis.

"It is a step back in the right direction," he added. The Reds, following Ayoze Perez's first-half equaliser, had cranked up the pressure during the second half, thanks to earlier goals from [Antony](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/antony) and Bruno Fernandes. Following Sunday's 7-0 mauling against Liverpool at Anfield, it was the perfect response that United manager Erik ten Hag was looking for. Asked if Weghorst's goal meant a lot to the team, Rashford, speaking to BT Sport, said: "Yes, 100 per cent. [Weghorst](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/wout-weghorst), who had scored just once prior to the win over Betis, was evidently relieved to have ended his goal drought in an emotion-filled celebration. [United](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/manchester-united-fc) on loan from Burnley for the remainder of the season in January, netted the Reds' fourth goal of the contest, meaning they will head into the second leg of their last-16 showdown with the Spanish side next week with one foot already in the quarter-finals.

Wout Weghorst was on the verge of tears after getting off the mark for Manchester United at Old Trafford - and his reaction at the full-time whistle said it ...

The players around him." He said: "I think he was slightly pleased with his goal, I think he's been waiting for that. [Man Utd fans say Antony is 'modern day Arjen Robben' after Real Betis banger](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/man-utd-antony-arjen-robben-29419840) [Bruno Fernandes silences critics with man of the match display after Liverpool shame](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/bruno-fernandes-silences-critics-betis-29419594) [Man Utd fans think 'clown' David de Gea is 'confused' after pass almost concedes goal](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/man-utd-de-gea-mistake-29419513) [Potential Man Utd investors at Old Trafford for Europa League tie vs Real Betis](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/man-united-investors-old-trafford-29419084) [Man Utd fans attacked by Real Betis as riot police are forced to disperse trouble](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/man-utd-betis-riot-police-29419987) [comments section.](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/wout-weghorst-man-utd-reaction-29420583#comments-section) Daily Express reporter Alex Turk witnessed him falling to his knees after the full-time whistle. [touching the 'This is Anfield' sign](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/man-utd-weghorst-anfield-sign-29391115) before their 7-0 humiliation against Liverpool, which will have made the goal extra sweet.

Wout Weghorst scored his first Old Trafford goal and appeared overcome with emotion as Manchester United brushed Real Betis aside.The striker hit the.

In a statement posted on social media, he said: “Normally I never react on media topics, but for this one, it’s worth it because you amazing United fans are important to me. We are putting everything into making it right in the next weeks. We will bounce back together and achieve our aims this season!” He does a lot of hard work which people don’t always see.” He said: “As a forward he gets joy from scoring goals. Meanwhile, Man United legend Paul Scholes said: “Everyone at the club will be pleased for him…

Manchester United loanee is keen and energetic, but despite his goal against Real Betis he is not what his team needs up front.

Weghorst has the ability to be a cult hero in the making and he looks happy to embrace it. Almost immediately prior to Bruno Fernandes heading in United’s third, Weghorst was cautioned after an irate exchange with the referee in relation to a foul on Germán Pezzella. They were battling to match Betis at times but sometimes, domestically and in Europe, that is the way to win matches. The United goalkeeper has been reinvigorated under Ten Hag after being heavily scrutinised for his form in recent years but shipping seven goals at the weekend had affected him and the rest of the United squad. He is relatively surprised to be a United player and is doing everything in his power to look as if he deserves this opportunity. The effort and energy was there in the early stages, although confidence had obviously taken a knock.

Erik was full of praise for his compatriot's unique skills, following Wout's goal against Real Betis.

He is a very fit player, and he recovers very well. He's also bringing good performances as the no.10 in the midfield.” As for the rest, there is the defending part which he is also very good [at].” He is physically capable to play a lot of games. But after the match, Erik ten Hag waxed lyrical about the tall forward's range of qualities. Ten Hag hinted that the 30-year-old might have featured less had the Frenchman been available more often, but again he opted to praise Weghorst, this time for his fitness and powers of recovery.

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has explained how Wout Weghorst's fitness levels have helped him become a mainstay in his starting line-ups.

"In this game, he could already have had his goal earlier on. "As you can see he is often in the right position and he fails but he keeps going and so he showed great personality and character," added the United manager. "I expect that he'd play a lot but obviously we have an injury to Anthony Martial so that's the main reason he's playing every game from start to almost finish."

Manchester United striker Wout Weghorst was on target as Erik ten Hag's side defeated Real Betis in the Europa League.

[Weghorst](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/wout-weghorst) released a statement on social media addressing the controversy, claiming that he was simply trying to annoy Netherlands teammate Virgil van Dijk. The Dutchman wheeled away in celebration as it was clear how emotional he was. Despite coming under criticism, attitudes towards the frontman seemed to have shifted after he got on the scoresheet in United's Europa League win over Real Betis on Thursday night. "As a forward he gets joy from scoring goals", he told BT Sport. It was just Weghorst's second goal since signing for United on loan in January, and his first strike at Old Trafford. [United](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/manchester-united-fc) player touching the 'This is Anfield' sign in the tunnel before [Erik ten Hag](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/erik-ten-hag)'s men lost at Liverpool on Sunday.

CHRIS WHEELER: Weghorst scored his first goal at Old Trafford - and second overall for United - in the Europa League win over Real Betis on Thursday night.

I tell him of course to link up there, which he is also doing as a high striker – linking up and getting in front of the goal when crosses are coming in, and also the defending part he is very good at it.' 'I think all the time we had a good plan, and it worked until now not always good,' added the United boss. The first of Martial's last 15 starts in all competitions came on March 11, 2021. with the loanee now racking up as many starts for the club as Anthony Martial has in the last two years 'So he showed great personality and character, not only in this game. He certainly lacks the same finesse as more technically adept strikers like Martial.