Wout Weghorst Slammed As Man United Striker Appears to Touch 'This Is Anfield' Sign Before Liverpool Rout

• Wout Weghorst has been criticised after he appeared to touch a sacred sign at the Anfield Stadium
• The on-loan striker was part of Manchester United's squad that was heavily beaten by Liverpool
• Weghorst is yet to impress fully despite his club's run of form prior to the mishap at Merseyside

Manchester United fans have blasted Wout Weghorst after a video showed him touching the famous 'This is Anfield' sign on March 5.

Anfield was the scene of Man United's demolition by their North-West derby rivals, Liverpool during which they conceded seven goals.

With many fans still yet to come to terms with the result, attention has now focused on their January signing, who was recorded seemingly touching the sign a few minutes before the game.

The on-loan striker from Burnley touched the sacred sign as the two teams walked out on the turf.

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The 'This is Anfield' sign is often considered a preserve of Liverpool players. Opposition players, especially rival players, are not supposed to touch it in one of the many unwritten rules in football rivalry.

Weghorst's actions have now generated mixed reactions, especially after he was part of the squad that could do nothing as a rampant Liverpool side handed the Red Devils their worst Premier League defeat in their history.

Fans react to Weghorst's actions

@WoY13 said:

"Ain’t no way United replaced Ronaldo with a Liverpool fan."

@Tuyishime said:

"He has done nothing since he came to united. They need a new striker"

@telewahedwin said:

"That's where the curse started.."

The 30-year-old was hooked off just before the hour mark, with United trailing 3-0 at that time.

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Fernandes denies asking for substitution

Meanwhile, Man United skipper, Bruno Fernandes denied he sought a sub during his side's demolition at Anfield, Sports Brief also reported.

The Red Devils went into the clash off a fantastic run of form that had seen them end their six-year wait for a trophy, claiming the Carabao Cup.

One of the most bizarre things from the match happened deep in the second half when Fernandes appeared to gesture for a switching-out.