Although the vast majority of Manchester United’s expensively assembled squad have certainly failed to hit the ground running this season, the 2015/16 campaign has ultimately failed to take off for one Red Devils man in particular, former PSV star and Netherlands international Memphis Depay.
The 22-year-old attacker initially arrived at Old Trafford within an atmosphere of great hype and excitement. Louis van Gaal’s side eventually sealed his highly coveted signature for a reported £25million, and as the young winger had previously impressed at the 2014 World Cup with his native Holland, great things were subsequently expected of Memphis by the time he made his way to the Premier League
As the 2015/16 campaign has proven anything but a success for the quick-footed wide-man, can Memphis Depay still come good for Manchester United, or should the Old Trafford hierarchy simply look to sell the struggling Dutchman as soon as physically possible?
Well, although the 22-year-old Netherlands international still remains within the all-important development stages of his early footballing career, a great deal of hard work seemingly awaits the recently acquired Red Devils star if he is to ever make a real name for himself in and amongst the Old Trafford faithful.
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The former PSV man has recently been accused for lacking heart and determination against some of the Premier League’s most imposing opposition, his efficiency in one-on-one situations has left a lot to be desired this term it must be said – and although Memphis previously represented one of the most exciting young names of his entire generation – this is a player who just doesn’t look ready for the challenge ahead of him at Old Trafford at this particular stage in the proceedings.
The supposedly £25million front-man has certainly failed to deliver in key areas of the pitch for Louis van Gaal’s side, often looking short of producing that influential final ball just when the rest of his Red Devils teammates seem to require it most.
For a player who was initially meant to usher in a brand new era of success at Manchester United with his presence totally solidified in the starting XI, Memphis Depay has simply been a great disappointment this season – and there really is no other way of putting it sadly…
Yet as some high profile talents sometimes need a full season under their belt to truly get to grips with the expectations and working personnel of their new surroundings, perhaps now would probably represent a somewhat pointless moment to suddenly give up on the undoubted potential that still lingers somewhere within the recently acquired Manchester United man.
Cristiano Ronaldo didn’t blossom into an overnight success down at Old Trafford after all, and as Memphis Depay remains a mere 22-years-old right in the here and now, it seems only fair to offer the out-of-sorts Netherlands international the benefit of the doubt at this specific stage.
Yes, Memphis certainly doesn’t represent anything close to a £25 million asset within the grand scheme of things – but if the up and coming Dutch star can successfully build upon some of the harsh lessons learnt in 2015/16 – maybe we’ll finally see the Red Devils no. 7 begin to show his true worth in the Premier League.
So whilst the Old Trafford faithful have every right to be frustrated with Memphis Depay and his distinct lack of form out on the pitch this season, patience could be key when it comes to witnessing the 22-year-old attacker potentially reach top form for Manchester United in the not too distant future.
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