How Donny van de Beek Will Fit into Solskjaer’s Manchester United taking a look at Starting XI, Formation & Tactics. Following the transfer of Donny van de Beek to Manchester United on the 2nd September 2020, we take a look at his playing style, what he’ll bring to the club and where Ole Gunnar Solskjær will likely use him.

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After breaking into the Ajax first team under Frank de Boer & establishing himself under Peter Bosz, it was under Erik ten Hag when Donny van de Beek became one of the best players in the side. He was integral in the 2018/19 Champions League run to the semi-final, scoring against both Juventus and Spurs and putting in a huge display against Real Madrid. During his time at Ajax, the Netherlands international was directly involved in over 70 goals in just 175 appearances and has played in every midfield position.

Van de Beek is a highly intelligent footballer and this influences his playing style. Not blessed with lightning pace or an athletic physique, van de Beek outthinks his opposition to great effect. Often using his excellent off the ball movement to get into goalscoring positions before using his outstanding technical ability to finish off moves. His relationship with Chelsea new boy, Hakim Ziyech saw him look for the Moroccan frequently, allowing him to do the flashy stuff whilst the Dutchman did the important jobs.

Despite experience playing in a double pivot for Ajax, van de Beek is definitely at his best in a freer role, either at number 8 or number 10. This means he’ll likely compete with Paul Pogba & Bruno Fernandes at Old Trafford if Ole persists with a 3 man midfield. What I’d love to see however, is a switch to a 4-4-2 diamond, a shape Solskjær has used to great effect, dispatching Spurs, Leicester City, Arsenal & Chelsea with the shape in the past. This would allow van de Beek to play in his favoured number 10 position, without forcing Pogba or Fernandes into defensive positions. Whilst playing behind wide forwards in Mason Greenwood, Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford would create space for van de Beek to exploit.

All in all, the signing of Donny van de Beek is an excellent one. In the current market, a 23 year old, full international with Champions League experience would usually fetch more than the 40 million plus add ons it cost to bring van de Beek to the club. And with his best years ahead of him, I expect him to have a long and successful career at Manchester United.

But what do you think? Will Donny van de Beek be a success at Manchester United? Let me know in the comments below!

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