Donny van de Beek verdict sums up his sorry Manchester United situation

The international break is usually a time for imaginations to run wild and for potential solutions to be found. Yet, this time around, even some of those seem a little far-fetched.

Manchester United have endured a poor start to the new season but deserve to be relishing the rare sense of positivity that came with their dramatic comeback victory against Brentford. Erik ten Hag's side must savour that sweet taste of victory when they return to action, and they must also remind themselves of the struggles that were masked by Scott McTominay's heroic late brace.

Most importantly, United must improve all over the pitch when they regroup in a week's time, something that could be achieved by making a few changes to the lineup.

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After such a poor start, there is a legitimate argument for a number of different changes to be made to the starting lineup going forward. But even amid such desperation, there is little clamour for Donny van de Beek to be given another chance.

The Dutchman's woes have been well documented throughout his time in the Premier League, and perhaps the most damning indictment is that there is no real case being made for him as a possible solution to United's own issues.

It is often joked about how Ten Hag has such a clear preference for Dutch players, yet even his former Ajax mentor has not been able to get the best out of a player who is now wasting the best years of his career on the periphery.

Van de Beek arrived as a highly-rated international who had been on Real Madrid's radar, but now he is spending another international break at Carrington as his