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Man United boss Louis van Gaal issues warning to Memphis Depay
LOUIS VAN GAAL has warned new signing Memphis Depay things will not be so easy in the Premier League.
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The 21-year-old was Van Gaal's first signing of the summer joining from Eredivisie side PSV Eindhoven.
In the Dutch league Depay was a stand-out player, however the United boss has warned him to expect a culture shock once the Premier League kicks off.
He said: "I think he is one of the biggest, highly talented boys of his age because he is full of confidence.
"You hear it but he shall notice that it is not so easy in the Premier League.
Memphis Depay has been told to expect a tough time in the Premier League
He is full of confidence so he shall say what he is feeling but I know it is not easy
"It is a big difference from the Dutch league, always pressure on the ball, physical resistance high, so it is not so easy.
"He is full of confidence so he shall say what he is feeling but I know it is not easy.
"Players like Marcos Rojo, Angel Di Maria and Daley Blind had problems. We also have to give him time."
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