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De Ligt makes classy gesture while in Man Utd lineup vs Como in first start for 325 days

MATTHIJS DE LIGT finally made his Manchester United comeback against Como - and made a kind-hearted gesture before kick-off. The defender, 27, was cruelly ruled out of the World Cup and the early stages of the new season after undergoing…

By Danny Rust · The Sun

Published: Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at 5:03 PM

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Matthijs de Ligt gave his jacket to a cold mascot prior to Manchester United's match against Como.
The defender made his first start for Manchester United in 325 days following back surgery in May.
De Ligt partnered Harry Maguire in defense after Lisandro Martinez was ruled out through injury.

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Matthijs de Ligt gave his jacket to a shivering mascot ahead of Manchester United's Champions League clash against Como on October 21, 2026. The pre-match gesture occurred in driving rain at the Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia as teams lined up for the competition's anthem. Captain Bruno Fernandes also helped shield a mascot from the weather using his pennant.

The fixture marked De Ligt's first start for Manchester United in 325 days following back surgery undergone in May. Starting alongside Harry Maguire in place of the injured Lisandro Martinez, De Ligt saw Como take an early lead within two minutes through Nico Paz.

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De Ligt makes classy gesture while in Man Utd lineup vs Como in first start for 325 days

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