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'Some players and commentators have had a little go... but I didn't start many games!': Ole Gunnar Solskjaer bites back at his critics AGAIN as he defends leaving Donny van de Beek on the bench

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.