“It (Fellaini’s goal) makes a difference because 2-1 is a very hard result”, said United boss Louis Van Gaal after the victory last Tuesday.
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“This year he wiil play more as a no. 9 and no. 10 rather than 6 and 8 because there we have other players”.
Speaking to MUTV, Memphis said: “Wayne Rooney helps me a lot, he has a lot of experience”.
Speaking to reporters ahead of their Champions League play-off second leg clash with Club Brugge, Van Gaal said: “He can play as a no. 9 and a no.10, and he can also play as a no. 6 and no.8”.
Joel and Dave travelled to Old Trafford for Saturday’s 0-0 draw between Manchester United and Newcastle United where they were joined by Full Time Devils host Adam.
Meanwhile, Van Gaal has arranged a reserve friendly against Ajax on Thursday, where defender Marcus Rojo will play for an hour following his late return to pre-season after playing for Argentina in the Copa America.
“In the past I have played no. 9 and no.10”.
“It’s not important where I play, the most important thing is to win the game. Of course it’s different to play midfield and striker or number 10, but I enjoy all the positions I can play”.
Depay led the Dutch Eredivisie last season with 22 goals and the talented 21-year-old admits he has felt “frustration” adapting to England so far.
“I don’t care whether he gets on with Van Gaal or not, as long as he scores goals”.
Chelsea superstar Eden Hazard has praised Manchester United new boy Memphis Depay.
Memphis Depay has looked sterling in one Champions League contest, against Club Brugge last week when he fired in a double and assisted on a third, but has yet to strike in the Premier League.
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“I think we probably had double figures in terms of chances, not just to Wayne but for the whole team. They have good players on the bench, but they need a centre-forward”.
