The summer signing of Donny van de Beek is starting to look stranger and stranger at Man United, and it will continue to get worse as he sits on the bench.
He arrived when the club was desperate for signings so it was heralded as a big moment, while he can’t be deemed a flop because he’s looked bright and dangerous when he’s been on the pitch.
There must be something behind the scenes as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer figures out how to get him into the team, but it can’t be helping his confidence either.
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The game against Arsenal this evening is a prime example as United have struggled in possession and Rashford and Greenwood are looking isolated up front, so they need someone who can get up with them in attack.
The Dutchman is capable of helping with both of those things, so it’s not a surprise to see that the fans are demanding his presence in the second half: