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'It's difficult if you're not really in the team... if the moment is there, I have to be ready': Donny van de Beek opens up to Rio Ferdinand on the mental struggles of being frozen out at Manchester United Van de Beek joined the Red Devils in August 2020 for an initial £35million fee The Dutch midfielder scored on his debut in a 3-2 defeat against Crystal Palace But the 24-year-old was not given many opportunities to play in the first team And the former Ajax star revealed the mental difficulties of not playing regularly He said he hopes his work rate and a positive attitude will see him feature more
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Donny van de Beek has opened up on the mental difficulties of being frozen out of the first-team picture at Manchester United in a frank interview.
The Dutchman's opportunities have been few and far between in his first season at Old Trafford, only featuring in half the club's Premier League games, most as a substitute.
And van de Beek told legendary former United defender Rio Ferdinand and "Vibe with Five that not playing had knocked his confidence.
Donny van de Beek revealed his mental struggles after being frozen out at Manchester United
The Dutchman came off the bench to net in a 3-2 defeat against Crystal Palace on his debut
But the central midfielder received limited opportunities to play in the first team last season
