The coming of Erik Ten Hag at Manchester United has brought a sense of careful hope among the fan base. After years of managerial chaos and unimpressive performances, supporters of the Red Devils want to see their team regain the greatness it enjoyed under Sir Alex Ferguson. But will Ten Hagโs attacking style and thorough planning help him catch up with the likes of Manchester City and Liverpool so that they can vie for the Premier League crown in the upcoming season? This is a question that has caused a difference of opinions among experts.
Reasons for Hope
There are various things that indicate that Ten Hag could change things at Old Trafford. He did very well while in charge of Ajax. The Dutch club won two Eredivisie titles under him besides reaching the semi-finals of the UEFA Champions League, where they played an attractive possession based brand of football which received plaudits all over Europe. His ideas seem to be suitable for Unitedโs attacking players, such as Jadon Sancho, Bruno Fernandes, and Marcus Rashford, who may thrive under his guidance.
Additionally, the coach is known for being very thorough when it comes to planning; he does not leave anything to chance. In contrast, the Red Devils have been accused of lacking tactical cohesion in recent times, with few systems actually being implemented consistently throughout matches, something that may change under Ten Hagโs organized approach. Moreover, he is good at nurturing young talents, which is another advantage. United has a great academy but it needs someone like Ten Hag who can help realize their full potential, considering his history of working well with such kind of players.
Reasons to Worry
On the other hand, it should also be noted that success does not always follow wherever he goes nor do all his methods work everywhere. For one thing, Manchester United are facing competition from very strong teams like City and Liverpool. These two clubs have dominated English football for the last few years therefore, if Ten Hag is to compete with them head-on, then he must come up with something extra special, which we are yet to see any indication of so far although this doesnโt necessarily mean there wonโt be any. Like betting odds do at a casino where they keep changing, strategies used by Ten Hag must be dynamic enough so as to beat tough opponents.
Moreover, there have been reports about certain issues relating to player welfare during pre-season training camps under him at previous clubs, something that could potentially become even more problematic given the current state of affairs surrounding mental health in sports today, including football.
However, it is important not to jump into conclusions too quickly, especially since no official announcement has been made regarding his appointment, but rather wait to see how things play out over the course of next season.
The Size of the Challenge
For Ten Hag to bring Manchester United back to winning ways would be no mean feat. Itโs widely believed that the English Premier League is much tougher than the Eredivisie; City and Liverpool are two examples of teams that have enjoyed success lately owing largely to their world-class squads combined with experienced managers. On the other hand, United still have a lot of work to do on their team. They must heavily invest in such areas as central midfield and center-back positions.
Transfer Worries for United
Looking at it from the past few years, one would say that Manchester Unitedโs deals in the market have not been so impressive. They should back up their new coach in reconstructing his side through signings that match what he wants them to achieve this season. Nevertheless, there is a risk his philosophy might find itself under pressure without some specific additions being made.
Time and Patience
Even if he succeeds with transfers now, we should not expect Ten Hagโs appointment as manager will immediately transform everything for us into title challengers โ let alone winners. Building a team capable of taking on City or Liverpool requires not only historical amounts of money but also years’ worth of hard grafting; hence why, supporters who are used to seeing success every season need to understand there may be none during these early days except laying down those things later built upon further down the line under different managersโ leadership styles, etcโฆ
Pundit Predictions
The question of whether next seasonโs trophy will be going to Old Trafford has brought about divided opinion among experts. According to former captain Gary Neville, the new boss could achieve a lot in his first year if he uses his coaching methods well. Nevertheless, Roy Keane cautioned against expecting immediate results from Ten Hag and emphasized the need for more players if they were to challenge City and Liverpool right away.
Decision
The appointment of Erik Ten Hag marks a fresh beginning for Manchester United. His hiring has been met with optimism, but winning the English Premier League trophy will not be easy. There are many things that will determine whether Ten Hag succeeds or fails such as transfer dealings, time given by the club, and how well he can adjust his playing style to suit that of this tough competition. It remains to be seen if Ten Hag can establish a new era of dominance at Old Trafford but one thing is clear: fans worldwide are waiting anxiously for any sign.
