Erik ten Hag has already learned a lot in his first pre-season as Manchester United manager.
From just how bonkers big the club is on the other side of the world to how difficult it is to sign players who don't want to leave Barcelona, the Dutch tactician continues to grow into arguably football's most scrutinised job. With three wins from three friendlies, in which the Red Devils have scored 11 goals and conceded just two, Ten Hag seems pleased with his team's early signs.
In United's comfortable 3-1 victory over Crystal Palace on Tuesday, the ex- Ajax boss gave the vast majority of his starting XI 66 minutes instead of the usual 45 they'd been afforded in their two previous outings. With the change of tact, Ten Hag hinted that he's close to finalising his selection ahead of their Premier League opener against Brighton & Hove Albion on Sunday, August 7.
