Manchester United utility man Daley Blind believes his move to Old Trafford has improved him as a player . After spending 16-years with Ajax , the Holland international arrived at United in the summer as one of Louis van Gaal 's first season recruits - having impressed under the Dutch manager at the 2014 World Cup . The 25-year-old 's debut season has been disrupted by injury , with a knee problem keeping him sidelined between November and January , but he has been influential on his return . Daley Blind is hoping to use what he has learned at Old Trafford on the international stage with Holland . The Dutchman posted an Instagram picture before heading off for the international break . The Dutchman has been used in a variety of positions , playing at left-back and then in midfield in the recent victories over Tottenham and Liverpool respectively . And Blind reveals it 's the demands of the Premier League that has forced him to improve . Speaking to the Manchester Evening News , he said : 'In the Premier League , you have to grow . ' I noticed that the rhythm of the game is much higher . The games just went much faster than in the Netherlands . That comes in handy for me in the Dutch national team , and also in my career . 'When you develop yourself , you can become a more complete player and that 's what I want - to get better every day , to learn little things ; and these should naturally be reflected in the game . ' The 25-year-old has been impressive in recent victories over Tottenham and Liverpool ( above ) Blind poses with the shirt alongside Radamel Falcao ( left ) after arriving from Ajax last summer .
the Premier League moved to Manchester United after impressing at World Cup . Holland international was sidelined for three months with knee injury . Versatile star has impressed in a variety of positions and says Daley Blind has made him to improve .