Donny van de Beek showcased his skills and passion as he scored a remarkable goal for Manchester United against Lyon, leaving a significant impact on the match.
Coming on as a substitute during the second half, van de Beek wasted no time in making his mark. Just four minutes after the interval, he broke the deadlock with a stunning goal.
Dan Gore, another substitute, delivered an excellent cross, which van de Beek met with a beautifully executed side-footed volley, finding the back of the net in style.
The goal demonstrated van de Beek’s ability to seize opportunities and make an instant impact on the game.
It clearly meant a lot to him, and his performance showcased his skill, precision, and commitment to making a difference on the pitch.
GOALLL!!! ⚽️@Donny_Beek6 opens the scoring with a sweet volley 🍬#MUFC
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) July 19, 2023
Man United fans online loved the Dutch midfielder’s emotional outburst after his goal.
One Twitter user wrote: “That goal meant everything for Donny.”
A second tweeted: “I’m so happy for him, genuinely want him to work put at United.”
A third added: “Yeah, It’s only a goal in preseason. But it’s the first positive thing that has happened for him in a long time! Just happy to see him smile.”
A fourth said: “Amazing goal, you can tell how much that goal means to him, keep up the hard work.”
Another commented: “I know it’s only a friendly but so glad to see Donny back on the pitch and scoring.”
Donny van de Beek faced a challenging season last year, as he endured a devastating knee injury during a match against Bournemouth in January, limiting him to only 10 appearances across all competitions.
However, he has since recovered fully and is now ready for the upcoming season, which could serve as a breakthrough campaign under manager Erik ten Hag.
Since his transfer to Manchester United in 2020, van de Beek has struggled to replicate the outstanding form he displayed at Ajax.
With only two goals in 60 games across all competitions, his performances at Old Trafford have fallen short of expectations.
In an effort to gain more playing time, van de Beek was loaned out to Everton during the 2021/22 season.
As the new season approaches, van de Beek will be eager to make a significant impact and prove his worth at Manchester United.
It could potentially be a crucial period for him to demonstrate his abilities and establish himself as a key player for the club.