Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal has revealed that he intends to use Marouane Fellaini in a more advanced position this season.

Fellaini has not featured in the Premier League as of yet due to a three-match suspension but the towering Belgian midfielder made an impact during United's 3-1 victory over Club Brugge in the Champions League playoffs last week by scoring an important late goal after coming on for Wayne Rooney.

United manager van Gaal has revealed that he is now looking to use Fellaini in a more advanced position this season rather than play him in his favoured central midfield role.

Van Gaal said: "He can play in a nine position and a 10. He can also play at six and eight, but this year he shall play more at nine and 10 because there we have other players.