In his Manchester United tour diary, Erik ten Hag mulls over his preferred XI, but does he have room for a new star? How has the inclusion of Cristiano Ronaldo affected the XI? And who is Marcus Rashford’s “harshest critic”? Read on to discover more. This Manchester United tour diary is part one of two parts.
Adaptation of ten Hag’s team
Erik ten Hag has begun work at Manchester United on Monday. Ten Hag was the manager of Ajax before his retirement and will have to switch his focus from the talented youngsters of Amsterdam to a squad that is bloated. What can he do to make the team better? We’ll see. But what’s his philosophy? Will he make his team more aggressive? Will he keep Cristiano?
Despite the uncertainty surrounding Cristiano’s future, the incoming Manchester United manager has made it clear he wants to keep the player. The former Real Madrid striker has been linked with a move away from Old Trafford, and it’s easy to see why. Last season, Cristiano Ronaldo scored 18 Premier League goals – second only to Mohamed Salah and Son Heung-min. However, he has not reported for pre-season training with the team, and reports of a possible transfer have circulated.
It’s easy to see why some critics of Erik ten Hag’s team feel he’s unfairly attacking Sancho. The Frenchman was criticised for his criticism of Sancho during the open training session in Bangkok. Sancho responded by impressing against Liverpool. The new manager must adapt to the new style, but he’s not the only one who’s struggling.
The former Ajax coach has brought his own style to Old Trafford. At Ajax, Ten Hag’s teams tend to play high and press with pragmatism and midfield triangles. But he’s also tried out a false nine and an outright centre forward. The manager has adapted his team style to the squad, choosing a 4-2-3-1 formation. But Ten Hag is also happy to make changes in the lineup to suit his playing style.
Despite the recent controversy, ten Hag has decided to build a team around Ronaldo. He’ll keep Harry Maguire as captain. But will Cristiano Ronaldo adapt to Ten Hag’s pressing system? A lot depends on the team’s performance in the Champions League. In the meantime, the 186-cap international is expected to play a key role in the team.
Despite the controversy, the Portuguese star has remained loyal to Manchester United. The new manager has already added David De Gea to his squad, and the Spaniard has been vocal about his poor season at Manchester United. He will also have to adapt to the new system that Erik ten Hag has brought in for the club. However, the manager believes that he’ll need time to embed the system into the club.
The summer months are going to be a busy time for Manchester United. Obviously, the appointment of a new manager and the rebuilding of the squad will be at the top of the agenda. If they’re going to do this, they’ll be hoping for decisive action soon. With the season starting on August 7, the squad will face Brighton. If Ten Hag can get Ronaldo to sign a new contract, the club could be in the prime of their season.
Integration of Ronaldo
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has dismissed reports that Cristiano Ronaldo could leave the club in the summer. The Portuguese forward has been linked with a move away from Old Trafford to play in the Champions League. Nevertheless, ten Hag has said that he intends to keep Ronaldo at the club next season. Despite this, there are still doubts as to whether he can work with his new team-mates.
United boss Erik ten Hag has said he is willing to consider Maguire for the captaincy, but insists his decision is not unconditional. The coach will judge the England international’s suitability based on his first two seasons at Old Trafford. Ten Hag was responding to a question about his criticism of Sancho during the open training session in Bangkok, but the youngster responded with a brace against Liverpool.
Despite the positive signs, Ronaldo’s future at Manchester United remains uncertain. He has not won a trophy for more than four years and is unlikely to do so next season. It is a difficult time for the Portuguese, who is expected to finish outside the top four for the first time in four years. Despite this, the team’s current form suggests that he may not leave the club, as his contract is up in the summer.
Manchester United’s new manager will have to decide what to do with Ronaldo. The Portuguese has just one year left on his current contract but has the option of signing another year. In the meantime, he hasn’t taken part in pre-season training. This could signal that he’s open to a move this summer. He has already told Manchester United he’s willing to leave for a better club.
Manchester United have few options when it comes to elite strikers. After all, the club was left with a dwindling squad of options when Ronaldo left Juventus four days before the transfer window closed. This makes it vital to bring in a new striker in the summer. However, if Ronaldo does leave Manchester United, it will be necessary to sign a new striker.
Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has been rumoured to be interested in David de Jong. However, it is understood that the Netherlands international would rather stay at Manchester United and is now undergoing his summer preparations. Despite the interest of a move to Old Trafford, he is unlikely to sign for a fee that is too low for him to justify.
