Manchester United Erik Ten Hag

Manchester United Erik Ten Hag

Erik ten Hag, a Dutchman, will be the new manager of Manchester United. In July, the Ajax coach will take over the reins of some "red devils" that have been without an identity and in trouble since Sir Alex Ferguson's retirement in 2013. This season's lack of notable successes at Manchester United resulted in measures like the hiring of ten Hag. The Dutchman will have to take a leadership role in the team and pursue notoriety for the 2022/2023 season. Manchester United has been in decline for the past nine years. In truth, United has been slipping away from the English and European elite over the previous decade. They have not stopped adding sporting disasters, locker room fights, millionaire acquisitions with questionable performance, and coaches on their bench. As a result, Erik ten Hag will be tasked with reconstructing the "red devils."

Erik Ten Hag, Who Is He?

During his football career in the Netherlands, ten Hag was a defender. He began his career on the bench for the Go Ahead Eagles, with whom he raised to the Eredivisie. Everything changed, though, when he joined Bayern's reserve squad in 2013, with Guardiola as the first-team coach. For two years, he developed the "total football" philosophy there.

"I want to have the ball and so do harm to my opponent. Possession, movement, vertical attacking patterns, pressing, and wingers pushing towards the center to provide room for the fullbacks are all important. Everyone attacks, and everyone defends," ten Hag said. The Dutchman has established himself as one of Europe's most successful managers at Ajax. He is known for his team's appealing attacking football and his dedication to developing young talent. Besides, he signed a contract extension until 2025 with the option of another season. The "red devils" have had seven coaches since Ferguson's departure! None of them were able to steer the squad in the right direction. In this regard, Paul Scholes, former Manchester United star, stated that "a top-level coach is required to restore this club." In this sense, ten Hag won three Eredivisie leagues, two KNVB Cups, and one Johan Cruyff Shield during his five seasons with Ajax. In addition, he enthralled European football in 2019 by reaching the Champions League semifinals after defeating Real Madrid in the round of 16 and Juventus in the quarterfinals.

What Can Ten Hag's Manchester United Expect?

According to Ralf Rangnick, the current manager of Manchester United, Old Trafford is about to undergo a revolution. Rangnick will work in the club's offices as a sports management consultant when the season concludes. So, Pogba, Lingard, Cavani, Matic, Mata, and Grant's contracts expire, and they will go. Other players that might quit the club are Wan-Bissaka, Bailly, Jones, Telles, Martial, and Rashford. Besides, we'll see what happens with Van de Beek, who is on loan at Everton and was a star at Ajax. Likewise, Ronaldo's future, which has one year remaining on his deal, is also uncertain. But, with 24 goals with the red devils, Cristiano Ronaldo demonstrated that his offensive aim is fine-tuned. There might be six, seven, eight, or even ten newcomers.

United was thrashed at home (0-2 and 0-5) and away (4-1 and 4-0) by City and Liverpool. Besides, it has been eliminated from all tournaments, and it lacks leaders and mental power. Hence, ten Hag is tasked with shaping a club that lacks players capable of carrying the weight of games in midfield and is in constant crisis. A difficult task. A revolution has occurred.