MANCHESTER, England (AP) – Donny Van De Beek has more matches with Holland than manchester united since moving to English club in early September.
For United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, there is no explanation as to why rush his big offseason by joining the team.
“Donny’s going to play an important role this year. “Solskjaer said Tuesday when he answered questions about Van De Beek’s limited role since he arrived from Ajax in early September.
The midfielder’s two starts have been in the English League Cup, with his five appearances as a substitute in the Premier League and the Champions League.
In recent matches, Solskjaer has liked Scott McTominay and Fred in middle field, only Van De Beek but also Paul Pogba, which led the wonderful Dutchman Marco Van Basten to wonder why his compatriot had left Ajax as a component of an initial agreement value of 39 million pounds ($46 million).
United coach said Van De Beek’s entry into the team highlighted the team’s deep strength.
“When players enter a new league, a new team, it will be an era of (transition),” said Solskjaer, who was known as a “super bass” when he played for United. , he played very well. I think it says a lot about the quality of our team that we don’t have to use it in each and every game because we also have other players.
“I also think it says all about our ambitions, we have to move on, pass and challenge the trophies this season.
McTominay also asks for patience with Van De Beek, who has 3 times for the Dutch national team on the last two foreign breaks.
“I feel like there’s no time to panic over Donny,” McTominay said, speaking on the eve of United’s level of organization fitting in opposition to Leipzig in the Champions League. .
“Give him time, let him adjust to the league, let him move into his new home or where he lives and let him concentrate on his season.
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