Friday, 3 February 2023
Erik ten Hag turns Manchester United’s weak points into advantages
By db-admin
DBasia.news – Gary Neville, former Red Devils player, praised Erik ten Hag. According to him, the Dutch national coach succeeded in making Manchester United’s weak point into an advantage.
Erik ten Hag’s cold hands began to be seen at Manchester United. He brought the Red Devils to continue to improve their position in the Premier League standings. In fact, Man United won over their neighbor, Manchester City.
Apart from that, Manchester United are also still advancing in the FA Cup, English League Cup and the Europa League. In fact, for the English League Cup, Man United has the chance to reach the final after winning 3-0 in the first leg of the top four match against Nottingham Forest.
According to Neville, one of the keys to Man United’s improved appearance is the second line. Erik ten Hag finds the right line-up in every game.
“Erik ten Hag worked extraordinary at Manchester United. In fact, Man United were still below standard. However, he brought out every player’s best abilities,” explained Neville, as reported by Sky Sports.
“Casemiro is a big ammunition in midfield. Ten Hag also made the right decision by playing Fred against Manchester City. In fact, at the first meeting at the Etihad this season, Man United’s midfield sector was occupied by McTominay, Eriksen and Fernandes.”
Neville praised how Erik ten Hag concocted strategy. Ten Hag knows how to put players in the right position.
“Yesterday, Ten Hag also played Fred as a defensive midfielder. The result was good. It made the match challenging for Man City.”
“Casemiro has also been outstanding. He has a role in the second line. He plays cool,” said Neville.
“Preiously, Manchester United’s second line was a big problem for years. However, now it has become the strongest point,” he stated.
Next, Manchester United will host Nottingham Forest in the second leg of the English League Cup semifinal, at Old Trafford Stadium, Thursday (2/2). Two days later, Man United will meet Crystal Palace.
