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| Memphis Depay could find himself playing as a striker alongside Wayne Rooney this season |
LOUIS VAN GAAL has revealed his exciting plans for new boy Memphis Depay.
The Dutchman has already revealed that Javier Hernandez will be United's 'second striker' this season despite the Mexican being linked with a move away from Old Trafford.
And it seems £25million summer signing Depay will also be used as a striker - even though he's considered to be a winger.
Van Gaal had been discussing his choice of formations following their opening day victory over Tottenham - as Depay impressed playing just behind Wayne Rooney.
"A match is defined in four main moments," said van Gaal. "We call them ball possession, ball possession of the opponent, transition to ball possession and transition to ball possession of the opponent. That you have to see [analyse] in every system at a main moment and then the systems are always different.
"So when you play in ball possession of the opponent it can be 4-3-2-1 but it can also be 4-4-1-1. It is dependable of how you play against an opponent. I hope the spectators are still aware of what I’ve said but it is like that."
In terms of Depay's place in the line-up, he stated: "I prefer that position to be more a second striker than a third midfielder. I want to see Memphis in that role, of course.
"It is also, for him, maybe more difficult because he has to make the step to the Premier League, to Manchester United, a new club. Maybe I shall use him also at the left-wing position because he knows that much better."
The 21-year-old finished top scorer in the Eredivisie with 22 goals in 30 games last season.
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