That’s the verdict of Jose Mourinho, who’s confirmed the centre-half will start tonight’s Champions League showdown with Basel.
Lindelof, 23, joined United from Portuguese giants Benfica this summer having been linked with a move to Old Trafford since January.
But he’s so far been forced to watch most of the action from the sidelines with Eric Bailly and Phil Jones ahead of him in the defensive pecking order.
Mourinho says Lindelof can realise his potential with United if he’s willing to bide his time though.
Mourinho said: "Victor is an intelligent kid, he is very calm and of course he wants to play.
"You know, we take it step by step. [At Chelsea] we had one of the best central defenders in the Premier League’s last decade, Ricardo Carvalho, and when he arrived from Portugal he was in trouble a little bit to adapt.
"Then he had an amazing career in the Premier League after that and I am sure Victor will be the same.
"So it is good for him to play in the Champions League and probably he won’t play at the weekend, but he will play again next week in the [Carabao] Cup so matches are coming for him."
Chris Smalling will partner Lindelof at the back tonight.
Bailly and Jones will miss the clash through suspension.
