Stam claims Man Utd coaches with ‘no idea’ have ‘harmed’ star

Jaap Stam believes Donny van de Beek “has the qualities to succeed” at Man Utd despite his slow start at Old Trafford.

The Netherlands international has only started four Premier League matches for the Red Devils since signing from Ajax 18 months ago with the majority of his starts coming in cup competitions.

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That lack of game time forced him to pursue a move elsewhere in the January transfer window with Everton sealing a loan deal until the end of the season on transfer deadline day.

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And Stam believes Van de Beek was “harmed” by a lack of philosophy at Man Utd and “a coach who just muddles around and has no idea”.

Speaking to De Telegraaf, Stam said: “The lack of a philosophy or of a coach who just muddles around and has no idea is the problem there.

“Also it has harmed Van de Beek, because he really has the qualities to succeed at Manchester United in the long run.

“With his qualities, Donny was a perfect fit for Ajax and the Eredivisie. But Donny couldn’t get his head around the way United are playing. Hopefully he will pick up his game again at Everton.”

Stam continued: “The manager had to make the choice to place him as one of the two defensive midfielders so that he could help in the build-up and play higher. For