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'Donny is going to play a big, big part this year': Ole Gunnar Solskjaer insists Van de Beek will be a vital player for Manchester United despite being used sparingly so far after his £40m move

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer insists Donny van de Beek will be an important player for Manchester United this season despite having a bit-part role so far.

United's new £40million signing from Ajax has made just two starts, in the Carabao Cup against Luton Town and Brighton, while his appearances off the bench total 61 minutes in the Premier League and a two-minute cameo in the Champions League.

The Dutchman didn't even come on in Saturday's goalless draw with Chelsea, prompting former Holland striker Marco van Basten to suggest that he will live to regret moving to Old Trafford.