Erik ten Hag has seen the way he uses Wout Weghorst called into question by Paul Merson as the Dutch striker faces backlash for his pre-match conduct before Sunday's 7-0 defeat by Liverpool.
The United loanee came under fire from his own supporters after he was filmed touching the 'This is Anfield' sign on the way out to the pitch before kick-off. It is often tradition for those playing for Liverpool to tap the sign, but the idea of an opposition player, let alone a United one, is unfathomable to most.
Weghorst has since released a statement on social media addressing the controversy, which read: "Normally I never react on media topics, but for this one, it's worth it because you amazing United fans are important to me. So I just want to clarify the video that is doing the rounds.
