Georginio Wijnaldum simply needs to be in the game more. The former PSV Eindhoven midfielder has only enjoyed playing as a number ten against Southampton in the first game of the season and since then his natural ability has been wasted. Wijnaldum looks frustrated with his lack of time on the ball and with Vurnon Anita and Jack Colback giving average performances of the last few weeks Steve McClaren may look to drop his new signing into a deeper role.
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