Morrison speaking on BBC Radio 5 Live after the march, said Van de Beek doesn’t have pace and he takes a long time before making a pass
By Kehinde Okeowo
Former Crystal Palace striker, Clinton Morrison has taken a swipe at Manchester United midfielder, Donny van de Beek, following his poor display during the Red Devils’ 3-1 humiliating defeat to Aston Villa on Sunday.
Morrison made the statement while speaking on BBC Radio 5 Live, saying the Dutchman doesn’t have the required pace and he takes a long time before making a pass.
Van de Beek came in for Portuguese midfielder, Bruno Fernandes, who was suspended for the match against Aston Villa but he struggled in his absence.
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Goals from Leon Bailey, Lucas Digne and Jacob Ramsey in the 7th, 11th and 49th minutes gave Unai Emery’s side a deserved 3 points against Man United, who were only able to score through a deflected effort in the first half.
Analysing the match Morrison said, “I think Bruno Fernandes is key for Manchester United. Donny van de Beek hasn’t played a lot of football.”
He added, “I watched him the other night against Real Sociedad and he looked a bit short, so I was surprised [to see him in the starting XI] and it’s a big call for [Erik] Ten Hag to put him in there.
“Donny van de Beek took about five years to play the ball out and that is why he isn’t up to the pace with it.
“It was a great play from Diogo Dalot, when Van de Beek gets there, he should just spin it in the channels straight away.
“Marcus Rashford made a great run and can’t get back onside by the time Donny van de Beek plays it,”
