Manchester United midfielder Donny van de Beek hopes for increased playing chances this season.

With Christian Eriksen and Casemiro now on board, manager Erik ten Hag has plenty of midfield strength to pick from - and he continues to assure that rotation will happen as we play more and more games.

Van de Beek believes we will need that depth during a 'tough season'.

"A club like United needs many options and needs a big squad to play and to have a good season.

"Everyone wants to play, but you have to show it and you need to improve yourself every day to be in the first XI.

"Having lots of options will keep everyone sharp, and for this we need lots of good players."

Between the league, domestic cups and Europe, the Reds have a busy campaign on the horizon. But van de Beek is relishing the upcoming schedule that will feature plenty of fixtures in quick succession.

"I love it when we play after three days [another] game. I prefer more to have games than training sessions, so definitely I like it."