Matthijs de Ligt's performances during the recent UEFA Nations League matches have sparked significant criticism, particularly after his poor display in a 2-2 draw against Germany, where he was substituted at half-time following two major errors that led to goals. De Ligt, who had already been at fault for two goals in a prior match against Bosnia and Herzegovina, admitted to being 'f*****' with his performance and faced backlash from fans and teammates alike, including captain Virgil van Dijk. Netherlands manager Ronald Koeman expressed disappointment but hoped De Ligt would learn from his mistakes. De Ligt's struggles come as he prepares to return to Manchester United, where he has yet to secure a starting position amidst a challenging start to the Premier League season for the team. United currently sits 14th in the table, having lost two of their opening three matches. The upcoming match against Southampton will be crucial for both De Ligt and the struggling Manchester United squad.