16 september 2021 – Donny van de Beek made his appearance in the Champions League on Tuesday evening, but again could not leave his mark on the game of Manchester United. Former player Dimitar Berbatov states that time is running out for the midfielder, who was substituted for Young Boys after half.
‘Donny van de Beek’s time at Manchester United is running out. He started against Young Boys, but was substituted halfway through. It’s standard: if he plays, he’s substituted and when he comes in, he’s only given ten minutes of playing time. He never gets a chance to get used to it so he can show what he can do. It just doesn’t work for Van de Beek,” Berbatov said Betfair.
The Red Devils paid forty million euros to Ajax a year ago for the services of the midfielder. Berbatov calls Van de Beek’s situation a ‘sin’. This is what happens when you spend money to please your fans. I still hope he gets a decent chance, but it will be very difficult for him. And maybe the club will also take its loss, if that’s possible,” said the former attacker, who praises trainer Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Even after the 2-1 loss against Young Boys.
“Whether his job is under pressure after the defeat? Come on, you can’t be serious. United have played four games in the Premier League and won three of them. I see no reason to discuss Solskjaer’s future. United have a strong team and have made some great signings this summer,” he said, including Cristiano Ronaldo, Raphael Varane and Jadon Sancho. “We can only judge the trainer at the end of the group stage, not after a game.”
