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Manchester United loan-out striker Wout Weghorst has earned the praise of his former manager Joop Gall.
The Dutch striker joined United on loan from Burnley in January to bolster Erik ten Hag’s attacking options.
Since then he has played in eight games for the Red Devils, and has only one goal and one assist to his name so far.
However, he endeared himself to fans and teammates alike with his attitude and energy, offering United a genuine number nine.
And Joop Gall has spoken about Weghorst’s attitude and ability in an interview with Dutch outlet Voetbal Primeur.
“Wout is an example, a very sweet and kind guy who completely transforms as soon as he steps on the court into someone who wants to win at all costs,” he said.
“You want to let opponents foam at the mouth, as long as they get out of themselves and therefore underperform.
“Wout is an example for every young footballer: never give up and look at Wout Weghorst.
“I picked up Ruben Schaken from Jong Cambuur and never thought he would make it to the Dutch national team. At most, half of the Eredivisie and that also applied to Wout.
“It has developed incredibly well since then. I’ve sometimes gotten questions about England’s Wout and often said that every English club can use a Wout Weghorst, regardless of what role they have for it. Erik ten Hag probably thought the same thing.
Weghorst has certainly given Ten Hag a completely different option since joining the club.
He can still play a decisive role in the rest of United’s campaign during his loan spell and could even be in line to start against Newcastle United in today’s Carabao Cup final.
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