https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/ten-hag-man-utd-ajax-31314597
400 million spent since he came in, and he now says he’s not even trying to play attractive progressive possession football. Just odd.
https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/ten-hag-man-utd-ajax-31314597
400 million spent since he came in, and he now says he’s not even trying to play attractive progressive possession football. Just odd.
This isn’t news. Ten Hag had to abandon his playing style withing the first two matches last season. Ever since then he chose a pragmatic system which suited the current players and won a trophy and finish top 3 as a result. What he is doing right now is moving to a high pressing counter attacking football which on paper looks great but the execution is not what’s expected.
The problem is we have a Frankenstein squad where one set is suited to play this new system while the other players aren’t. EtH is struggling to find the right balance and injuries is not helping him. He need to take more responsibility but sacking is not the answer. How many time we tried that and expect a different outcome? That’s the definition of insanity.
What the club should do is back him and let Ratcliffe take control of the sporting side with his new team.
I don’t get obsession with high press. Ragnick failed spectacularly with it. Just play haram ball and win. Man U needs 3-5 seasons of haram ball before it can organically grow into a modern football team.
The high press is popular with many good coaches getting good results whether it’s City, Gunners and now Spurs. Tuchel used it well with Chelsea until he had a problems picking a consistent front three. Man management has to be part of the problem as he was making good progress last year and they’ve since deteriorated. Credit to DeZerbi, Ange , Arteta, Emery and Pep for successfully ensuring their philosophy translates on the pitch. There wouldn’t be too many coaches throwing their arm up for the job at United right now unless money is the prime motivator.