Memphis Eager To Rediscover Best Form

Manchester United winger Memphis Depay has stressed he is working hard to recapture his best form as he prepares for the Netherlands' upcoming internationals with Wales and Germany.

The 21-year-old is determined to take his next chance to shine after being on the Reds' bench for last weekend's 2-0 victory over West Brom. As he continues to adapt to life in the Barclays Premier League, Memphis is in no doubt he can impress for his country and in training when he returns to Manchester.

"Of course, it's difficult when you’re on the bench but it’s going better right now and it’s also going better on the training pitch," he told NOS, a Dutch media organisation. "So, if I get my chance to play, I will take it.

"I think lots of things changed. I’m in a new club right now and it’s a different level compared to the Dutch league. Such things are playing a big role when you’re trying to find your way and it was a bit easy at the start but then I fell back and you could see it in the way I played. However, you can assume I’m busy with working on that and getting back to the top. I feel fit and I’m trying to show on the training ground that I’m doing my best to perform well."

Netherlands coach Danny Blind, father of United star Daley, initially suggested he would not call Memphis into his squad this time around but then named him in his final 24-man party for the two friendly internationals on Friday and next Tuesday.

"When I spoke to Danny Blind, it was a very good conversation," Memphis said. "I think I’m a team player and the other players in the team also think that. I don’t think I’m in a difficult path of my career as the media talk but I just think my form isn’t very good right now.

"I’m still working hard and just because I don’t show the exact form that I showed at the World Cup or last year, it doesn’t mean I don’t work hard. But, right now, I feel good again and other people don’t see what I’m doing in the training so people think I’m not busy with football but that’s not true."