Erik ten Hag left Manchester United's flops in no doubt of the rude awakening that awaits them under his management.
Ten Hag wasted no time in getting his message across before the United's worst squad of the Premier League era had jetted off for their summer break. “Everywhere I was in my career, I had high demands on my players,” said Ten Hag. “I expect them to fight and give 100 per cent. Good is not good enough. No, not only that. We have to do better and they have to co-operate. They have to be unified, to form a team, and to battle the opponents.”
Former Ajax boss Ten Hag is United's fifth permanent boss since Sir Alex Ferguson stepped down in 2013, the last time the club won the league title. More decorated and experienced managers, like Louis van Gaal and Jose Mourinho, have tried and failed before him at United, but Ten Hag is confident he can take them back to the top.
