Three ways man utd could line up with VDB: a thread:

4-2-3-1

This system would allow Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to accommodate each of his most potent attacking threats. While Van de Beek is most effective in a box-to-box role, he has experience shielding the back four and could provide the platform for Paul Pogba to roam in a double

.. Midfield pivot. He has the ability to operate as Solskjaer’s anchorman ahead of Nemanja Matic. However, Matic offers a more experienced, stable option in his familiar role and there is an argument Van de Beek could be wasted in a holding role.

4-1-2-1-2 (diamond)

The addition of Van de Beek would add a new dimension to United’s midfield and the Dutch international could thrive in a box-to-box role in a fluid midfield with Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes.

Van de Beek scored eight goals and registered 5 assists in the

Eredivisie last term and has the ability to replace Fernandes in behind the forwards if the Portuguese playmaker is injured or in need of a rest.

4-2-3-1 (no VDB)

It’s not realistic to assume Solskjaer’s current preferred three of Matic, Pogba and Fernandes can play almost every game in another demanding season so rotation is key. It seems strange that a player of Van de Beek’s quality might not start for United but there

is no guarantees he would establish himself as indispensable under Solskjaer.

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