Former Manchester United coach Rene Meulensteen was shocked by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s handling of Donny van de Beek
- Donny van de Beek joined Man United from Ajax for £ 40m this summer
- He has gone on to start just two of the 14 Premier League games
- Rene Meulensteen admits he can’t believe he’s not getting more playing time
Former Manchester United coach Rene Meulensteen has admitted that he is’ shocked ‘by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’ s Donny van de Beek.
United fans were thrilled when the Dutch midfielder joined United for £ 40m, having been a big part of the Ajax side who have gained fame over the past few years. .
However, the 23-year-old has gone on to start just two of the club’s 14 Premier League games this term with his only goal coming on the opening day of the season.
Donny van de Beek does not have the first set that Manchester United would have hoped for
Rene Meulensteen admits he is ‘deeply surprised’ by Van de Beek’s lack of playing time
Van de Beek ‘s treatment has been criticized, especially in the Netherlands for himself, and his companion Meulensteen is among those who consider him unfair.
‘I don’t think it’s about [just] the treatment – it’s part of being a football player, ‘Meulensteen told Astro Stadium.
“I wonder why people in the Netherlands are baffled Donn Donny van de Beek – you can ask anyone – is a very good player.
‘He had the same kind of influence over Ajax at the time that Bruno Fernandes is for United now.
The Dutch midfielder has just started two of United’s 14 Premier League games this term
‘It amazes me that we haven’t seen it more often and have more start-ups.
‘Good players are always looking for ways to play together. I think Donnie is very flexible.
‘It’s not that he can only slot in one position. He can play in a deeper midfield position next to Fred or Scott McTominay, there would be no problem.
‘It can play higher up or even off the sidelines coming into the pocket if you have a full back going on all the time.
‘At Ajax he was particularly involved in recent years at the front end of the pitch to create goals and score.
‘He has information and an overview, a bit of a disgrace for players to play in and establish other players. It amazes me that Ole doesn’t use it so much. ‘
