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Lyon ace Memphis Depay tells Man Utd: I just needed more time

Lyon ace Memphis Depay has revisited his problems at Manchester United.

The Dutchman insists he could have got it right at United, but needed chances.

"In the first season, I didn't contribute enough," Memphis told L'Equipe.

"But I really believe you need a year to succeed in the Premier League, it's the fastest league in the world. The second, I had my self-belief back, but I didn't play.

"It's then that you look at yourself in the mirror and you ask yourself a lot of questions: 'Am I not good enough?' It was really tough. To stay positive, you have to be very strong mentally. That experience made me grow up and is useful to me today."

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