Donny van de Beek states the importance of a good start to Manchester United’s season

Manchester United star Donny van de Beek highlights the team spirit is on an all time high ahead of the club’s opening Premier League clash against Brighton & Hove Albion at Old Trafford this weekend.

Van de Beek endured a tough loan spell at Everton last season which was marred by injury, as he could only make seven appearances for The Toffees.

The Dutchman is now back at United, under Erik ten Hag, a coach that managed him so well at Ajax and the 25-year-old is ready to showcase his best for the team this season.

''We can’t wait,'' Van de Beek told United’s official website. "We had a tough pre-season and trained so hard and worked so hard.

Donny van de Beek

''We are ready now for the league and everyone is excited about it.

''I think we’ve managed to get some great work in and, for me, just being back with the team is great.

''Last season and the last few months were difficult because I was injured and I couldn’t train and play a lot. So it’s really nice to be back and training hard.''

Van de Beek moved on to highlight why Manchester United’s form at Old Trafford throughout the season will help define his team’s success under Erik ten Hag.

''It’s really important," he said.

''If you feel the power from the fans, it gives you a lot more energy and confidence as well.

''The fans mean a lot to us as a group. It’s really important to make a good start on Sunday. We need the points and that will give us a lot of energy and help us grow as a team.''

Finally, while speaking about new signings Lisandro Martinez and Christian Eriksen, Van de Beek feels United can accomplish a lot this season.

“I think they [Martinez and Eriksen] are all enjoying it. Of course, everyone is doing their best to make them feel happy and make them feel at home. I have a really good feeling [about them both], they’re doing great and they will help us a lot," he concluded.

Van de Beek will hope to have a huge impact in what could prove to be a pivotal season for him at Old Trafford.

Manchester United will take on Brighton on the opening day of the Premier League season this Sunday before taking on Brentford away.

Donny van de Beek

They will then host Liverpool in a huge clash at Old Trafford on 23 August before traveling to Southampton on 27 August to complete their share of Premier League fixtures for this month.

Donny van de Beek will be looking to break into Erik ten Hag's squad amid competition from Bruno Fernandes and Eriksen.