“I’m not really paying attention to it”, he said.
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Despite arriving with a burgeoning reputation in the game, having also excelled at the 2014 World Cup for his country, Memphis is yet to demonstrate his quality in the Premier League on a consistent basis.
As reported by Mundo Deportivo (h/t Dutch Football), he rightly made the Ballon d’Or shortlist for his spectacular 2014-15 campaign, where he played a pivotal role in PSV’s run to the Dutch title. There are very few rest days and on training days you are mainly concerned with recovering.
However, the Dutch worldwide has failed to replicate his form at United.
Memphis has already admitted he’s struggling to adapt to the English game, telling De Telegraaf (h/t Independent’s James Orr) his body has to get used to playing two matches per week on a regular basis.
ESPN FC’s Craig Burley says an average Manchester United side just couldn’t keep up with a reformed Arsenal squad in this week’s Premier League action.
The Holland worldwide joined the Red Devils for £25million from PSV Eindhoven this summer with a big reputation as one of Europe’s best young players.
Memphis Depay has insisted that he is not affected by criticism following his slow start to life at Manchester United.. “I think this was the right step, and am happy in Manchester”.
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LVG told the media last month, “He has played every game until now, but it’s not so easy”. What I’ve always left everything. A ball can sometimes be quite useful wide. I am right in the middle of my development.
