Erik ten Hag says he wants his Manchester United team to work hard with and without the ball.
The Dutchman is preparing for his third season in charge of the Red Devils but despite leading them to the EFL Cup and FA Cup so far and signing a new contract this summer, he will be under pressure after finishing eighth in the Premier League in 2023. /24.
United have had mixed success in pre-season so far, losing to Rosenborg and Arsenal, while beating Rangers 2-0 and, most recently, Real Betis 3-2.
After this, which saw United play exciting football in attack but fail in defence, Ten Hag revealed that he is working to make his team 'stronger' on both sides of the ball.
“What we want to achieve we want to be active and aggressive and it doesn't matter if sometimes we are high. [up the pitch] or sometimes in a lower position,” Ten Hag told reporters (via Manchester United's website).
“We must be aggressive and in order to achieve this we must start newspapers at certain points and be on the same page. After that, the momentum must change to the football and we must do this as a team.”
In the near future, Ten Hag must manage the minutes of an injury-plagued team, with players such as Marcus Rashford, Leny Yoro, Rasmus Hojlund and Antony facing time out.
“This week everyone should get more minutes to come in [up] to match fitness,” said the Ajax manager. “Yes, the games will be difficult and I think Saturday will be a very good test when we face Liverpool. That's great preparation for the new season.”
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