Jakarta –
Purchased at a high price, Donny van de Beek more unemployment. Former defender Manchester United Paul Parker surprised that a player as good as Van de Beek was not used.
Donny van de Beek was bought by Manchester United at the start of this season for 35 million pounds. The ‘Red Devils’ brought him after being captivated by the 23-year-old’s appearance with Ajax.
In the last three seasons together Ajax, Van de Beek is consistent. He recorded 13 goals and six assists in 2017/2018, then made 17 goals and 13 assists the following season, and made 10 goals and 11 assists in his final year together. De Godenzonen.
Predicted to be a new mainstay, Van de Beek actually decorates the bench more. This season he appeared 26 times with playing time of 1,053 minutes, or an average of only 40 minutes 30 seconds each time.
Former defender Manchester United Paul Parker judging that Van de Beek should be used. Moreover, seeing MU often play two midfielders of similar type, namely Fred and Scott McTominay, as a double pivot.
“Why does United always play with two midfielders who have the same job, just to spoil the opponent’s game, like Fred and Scott McTominay. Of course one of them can be put aside for someone who can explore the field, like Van de Beek,” said Paul Parker in his column on Eurosport, as quoted Metro.
“He is powerful, he is good at reading situations, he operates around the opponent’s box, and he is agile. You can’t tell me that’s not the type of player you don’t want to put in the team.
“I watched his game live for Ajax on three occasions and was impressed. So it is disappointing to see he has not been given the opportunity,” he said.
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