Later in a post-match interview, he emphasized the significance of the victory, stating, "Securing the win was crucial for us. We needed more than just a draw from three matches, so there was definitely pressure on us. However, I believe we showcased a strong performance today. A special mention goes to Andre Onana for his crucial penalty save, which completely turned the game in our favor."
Manchester United defender Matthijs de Ligt admitted some relief after victory at Southampton.AdvertisementAdvertisementWe've been working on some set pieces, this one was not exactly out of the book but this was from a good spot."
On having a point to prove after a tough international break with Holland, De Ligt said: "Not exactly a point to prove, sometimes it doesn't go as well as you want but you have to look at the positive side. I was happy I played one and a half, it's a long time since I played games. This is my third game in a week. For me it's important to get rhythm and I can show a little more what I can do.
"I am enjoying it a lot. We have a great group, amazing guys. A lot of young guys who have to grow and want to grow. Hopefully we can get more results like this and grow as a team."