Frank Lampard has lauded Donny van de Beek’s start at Everton after the Manchester United loanee made an instant impact on his first start for the club.
The midfielder was given the nod for the first time since making the move on loan from United on deadline day, and he wasted no time in enamouring himself to the Goodison Park crowd.
Van de Beek played a big role in Everton’s opener against Leeds, having seen his dangerous cross cut out only as far as Seamus Coleman to head in.
And he continued to impress as the hosts took a commanding lead through Michael Keane, before Anthony Gordon wrapped up the three points 12 minutes from time to hand the Toffees a much-needed win.
Having handed a timely reminder to his parent club, after United once again flattered to deceive in their 1-1 draw with Southampton, Lampard further underlined the Netherlands international’s qualities.
“In a midfield two against Leeds is tough because of their movement, and because they get a lot of rotation and movement in midfield,” Lampard said.
“Him (Van de Beek) and Allan were fantastic, also Donny on the ball giving us a sense of calm and intelligence, and a nice rhythm in the team, and he’s going to get better and better.
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“He’s been a dream to work with in the short time he’s been here. He waited for his time at Newcastle, I thought it was right to go with the same team and show the players they deserved it with Brentford, but today was spot on.”
With United once again struggling, Van de Beek’s performance could not have come at a better time.
Although the Dutchman’s future at Old Trafford might be up in the air given he’s been few chances during his time at United, he could well force himself back into the reckoning come the summer.
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