Erik ten Hag told which Manchester United player to 'build around' next season

Donny van de Beek has been backed to flourish at Manchester United next season under Erik ten Hag.

The 25-year-old has found playing time hard to come across during his spell at Old Trafford so far. Having joined from Ten Hag's Ajax in 2020, Van de Beek has managed just 50 appearances for the club.

In January he was sent out on loan to Everton for more games but, due to a thigh problem, Van de Beek has only managed six games for the Toffees. Despite enduring another difficult campaign, ex-United defender Paul Parker has backed him to come good under Ten Hag next season.

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He told indiabetting.co.in: "I think he gives them (Manchester United) an opportunity. And if he believes there’s an opportunity for him, he’ll be more relaxed than he has ever been.

"Since the moment he left the shores of Holland to come to the UK, I don’t think he’s been relaxed. So, I think there’s a great chance for him and he knows that as well.

"And every Manchester United fan would want him to do that, would want to see him be given a chance. He’s got the best foundation possible now.

"The only foundation he’s missing is not having the Ajax Arena around him. But he’s got the person who made him a player, who helped him make his name.

"So, I’m looking forward to seeing him play, I really am, cause I saw how well and good of a player he was and I was disappointed that he was never given an opportunity to relax and try and play his game (at Manchester United). He never got an opportunity to play in what was maybe the best XI of a United team.

"And when he did play he was coming on as a sub when games were won or when they were chasing games. He’s not that kind