Erik ten Hag is confident in his ability to turn Manchester United’s fortunes around despite defeats in their first two Premier League fixtures. Unfortunately for the new head coach the 4-0 loss to Brentford showed his players are failing to implement his style effectively, sapping morale to its lowest point at Old Trafford.
It is admirable that Ten Hag wants to replicate the formula that has worked for him elsewhere to make huge strides at United in the long term but, with a fixture against Liverpool on Monday, another heavy loss could have significant ramifications. Trying to adjust to a new set of tactical and stylistic rules is hard for footballers at the best of times. When low on confidence it is almost impossible.
