Michael Carrick has admitted Donny van de Beek wasn't given enough first-team opportunities at Manchester United before heading out on loan.
The Dutchman was continually left frustrated by his lack of chances at Old Trafford having joined the club from Ajax in 2020. Despite impressing in Erik ten Hag’s side in Amsterdam, Van de Beek was rarely given any game time by former manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
Even after Ralf Rangnick’s arrival as interim boss in November, the Netherlands international continued to be left on the sidelines, despite United's struggles in midfield. Van de Beek subsequently made the move to Everton on loan in the January transfer window as he looked for regular playing time.
