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Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has firmly rejected the notion that Donny van de Beek is a lost cause and believes his compatriot is starting to show glimpses of his old self.
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The Dutch midfielder moved from Ajax – where he was managed by Ten Hag – to Old Trafford in a £35million deal in 2020, but played just 380 minutes across 14 appearances prior to the start of this season and was loaned out to Everton.
Van de Beek, who has lost his place in Louis van Gaal’s Netherlands squad, was backed to return to form under his old boss, though injuries have restricted his game time.