FORMER Manchester United forward Wout Weghorst came close to injuring a teammate during a World Cup training session due to a poorly timed tackle.
The 33-year-old inadvertently struck Netherlands defender Lutsharel Geertruida’s ankle from behind while trying to claim possession of the ball.
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Geertruida fell to the ground, crying out in pain, which alarmed his fellow teammates.
Weghorst swiftly approached to ensure he was alright and helped him to his feet.
Fortunately, the player on loan from Sunderland was able to continue participating in the training session.
A video capturing the incident was shared on social media, eliciting various reactions from fans.
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One fan remarked: “Weghorst simply doesn’t switch to ‘friendly’ mode. That was an intense tackle during training.”
Another commented: “Going for a full slide tackle on a teammate in what is supposed to be a light training session is absurd, but the manager will probably commend his zeal and intensity as always.”
Weghorst has yet to take the field for the Dutch national team in the ongoing World Cup.
He was benched for the 2-2 draw against Japan last weekend and the 5-1 victory over Sweden on Saturday.
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The striker has spent the previous two seasons at Ajax but will become a free agent this summer.
He transitioned to the Dutch squad from Burnley in 2024, recording 65 appearances, 20 goals, and 6 assists.
Weghorst had a brief six-month tenure at Man Utd in 2023, contributing five goals across 31 matches.
The Dutchman has also represented clubs such as Wolfsburg, Burnley, Besiktas, and Hoffenheim.
He will be competing for a place in the lineup when the Netherlands take on Tunisia in their final group match on Thursday.
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