Manchester United Treble winner Jaap Stam has weighed into Donny van de Beek's loan move to Everton.

Stam has explained how his old club could have utilised the Dutchman's talents to full effect.

He told De Telegraaf: "Donny has qualities that fit in perfectly with Ajax and the Eredivisie, but he could not adapt to United's style of play.

"I hope he will be able to get minutes under his belt at Everton and that his qualities will be used properly.

"United would certainly not have performed less effectively if they had fielded two holding midfielders, allowing Van de Beek to play higher up the pitch and be of importance in the build-up of attacks, along with Scott McTominay and behind Bruno Fernandes.

"Luck plays its part but Donny always shows a great work ethic, runs many miles a game and is comfortable on the ball.

"He can be influential in switching play and has the capacity to succeed as a box-to-box player but he was never able to operate in that position [at United]."