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Matthew Hobkinson

Erik ten Hag knows exactly how Lisandro Martinez will approach Manchester United challenge

Christian Eriksen and Lisandro Martinez find themselves teaming up under Erik ten Hag with Dutch giants Ajax a common bond for the trio.

Eriksen is a Premier League veteran, and United's manager will be able to tap into all of the Dane's experience during his 237 appearances in England. This will be key in helping some of the other new United players as they settle into English football, such as Martinez.

United's manager is well aware of the physical demands of the Premier League and despite never having managed an English side, Ten Hag seems to be well equipped to achieve a seamless transition away from the Eredivisie. That is something that the Dutchman said their rivals Manchester City got wrong during Pep Guardiola's first season with the club.

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