Much has been said about Erik ten Hag’s ability to develop up-and-coming players as he bids to help them reach their full potential.
Manchester United fans will be expecting him to replicate this trait at Old Trafford with a plethora of young talent on the cusp of first-team breakthroughs. And if they look at his first Ajax line-up, they may be even more encouraged.
His first competitive match wasn’t an easy task, with old rivals Feyenoord the opponents, but he managed to secure a 2-0 win. The team that took to the field on January 21, 2018 included Hakim Ziyech, Donny van de Beek, Matthijs de Ligt and Frenkie de Jong.
