Man Utd fans say ‘we have a SCARY team’ as Matthijs de Ligt steps up recovery with brutal deadlift

MANCHESTER UNITED fans are all giddy after watching Matthijs de Ligt step up his recovery. The Dutch defender, 26, has been out since November with a back injury which sidelined him for most of last season. Matthijs de Ligt has been stepping up his recovery from a back injury Credit: http://www.instagram.com/mdeligt_/ De Ligt was seen performing a heavy deadlift on Instagram Credit: http://www.instagram.com/mdeligt_/ Standard rehab did not solve the issue so De Ligt had corrective surgery in May. The former Ajax, Juventus and Bayern Munich star has not been involved in United’s pre-season tour, and is set to miss the start of the competitive campaign. Sign up for the Man United newsletter Thank you! But fans may not have much longer to wait before seeing him back in action on the evidence of his latest social media post. De Ligt was seen moving freely while performing a high knee step-up in the gym, as well as a deadlift with several heavy plates on each side of the bar. And supporters are starting to realise that, with everyone back fit, the Red Devils could be a formidable side this coming season. One wrote on X: “We have a scary team if everyone is 100% fit.” Another put: “De Ligt out here treating pre-season like a war while the rest of the squad are still arguing over who gets the window seat on the plane back.” A third added: “We have a team that is capable of winning everything, anything.” Most read in Sport BEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UK De Ligt also performed a high knee step-up Credit: http://www.instagram.com/mdeligt_/ The Dutchman could be a nailed-on starter for Michael Carrick this season Credit: http://www.instagram.com/mdeligt_/ De Ligt has not played competitively for United since November last year Credit: The Times And a fourth said: “Him and the butcher could be a top centre-back partnership next season.” De Ligt, who was limited to just 13 Premier League appearances last term, will want to establish himself as a nailed-on starter under Michael Carrick. Harry Maguire, Lisandro Martinez and Ayden Heaven can also play at centre-back, giving the boss plenty of options to choose from. While United have strengthened their midfield with the additions of Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans for a combined £85million. Comment now