It is up to Memphis Depay to cope with his difficult situation at Manchester United, says Arjen Robben

Difficult situation: Memphis Depay has struggled for form this season
Sam Long13 November 2015

Arjen Robben has offered advice to Manchester United midfielder Memphis Depay but believes it is ultimately up to the player to cope with the 'difficult situation' he finds himself in.

The 21-year-old signed for the Red Devils from PSV in the summer but has struggle to reproduce his best form for Louis van Gaal's side.

The Dutchman has scored just one goal in eight Premier League appearances and has only been deemed worthy of a place on the bench for United's past four games.

Depay's performances at international level have also been criticised as he failed to help the Oranje qualify for Euro 2016, despite his stature as one of the nation's brightest prospects.

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Robben is adamant that his countryman has the talent to overcome the difficulties he is facing but must prove that he has the capacity to cope with criticism.

"He is a talented player in a difficult situation - I can give him advice but the player has to cope with it, show strength and the right mentality.

"It is important in your development as a player. It is not always sunshine and you have difficult periods, especially when you are young.

"He has a long way ahead and if he shows the right mentality, the talent is there.

Five questions for Louis van Gaal during the international break

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"If he keeps working hard I am sure he can succeed."

Netherlands coach Danny Blind originally left Depay out of tonight's friendly against Wales but the United midfielder was later reinstated for the game in Cardiff.

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