Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has spoken about his desire for his teams to attack and defend with 11 players, a few short months after Cristiano Ronaldo left Old Trafford by mutual agreement.
Ronaldo rejoined United in the summer of 2021 and finished as top scorer in his first season with the club. However, it quickly became clear that the veteran would not be an automatic starter under Ten Hag after the Dutchman's arrival in the dugout.
Former Ajax boss Ten Hag has shed more light on his approach, which has already delivered United their first trophy since 2017. Victory in the Carabao Cup final was achieved without Ronaldo, and it allowed Ten Hag to put his style on display.
