Manchester United midfielder Donny van de Beek has admitted that he prefers to play as a box-to-box-type midfielder after making his first start for Everton on Saturday.
02.02.2022 - 02:25 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Former Liverpool midfielder Stan Collymore has admitted that he was "perplexed" by the lack of opportunities Donny van de Beek was granted at Manchester United following his move to Everton.
The midfielder, who joined United from Dutch heavyweights Ajax in September 2020, has joined the Toffees on loan for the remainder of the season in a bid to spark his career back into life.
Van de Beek, who will wear shirt No.30 at Goodison Park, has made just 50 appearances at United and has not started a Premier League game since the final day of last season, meaning he will be desperate to resurrect his career on Merseyside.
Considering United paid a substantial fee to land the Netherlands international, it has proven to be massively surprising how limited his opportunities have been.
For former England international Collymore, United ought to have given the former Ajax man more opportunities to prove his worth and showcase his talents.
"Donny van de Beek didn't become a bad player or bad trainer overnight," said Collymore, penning his column for the Mirror. "So, it has always perplexed me that he has never been given the chance he deserved at Manchester United.
"If a club goes out of their way to sign a player then they should give him time and opportunity to prove himself.
"Van de Beek can play a bit, he can graft a bit, and Everton need someone who is champing at the bit to play, so it's a good move."
Linking up with new Everton boss Frank Lampard, Van de Beek has the opportunity to be part of a new dawn at Goodison Park, with the fans hoping that Lampard's arrival and the deadline day signings of Dele Alli and Van de Beek can spark the club back into life.
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