One of
#mufc's senior players describes Erik ten Hag's first week of pre-season training as "intense - not just on the body but the mind. He wants you to think, think, think"
#mulive [
@MelissaReddy_]
Erik ten Hag is determined to have players comfortable on the ball and making decisions with surety
#mulive [
@MelissaReddy_]
Erik ten Hag steps in each time a directive is not carried out properly in training, guiding players through exactly how he wants it to be done
#mulive [
@MelissaReddy_]
David de Gea is among those who have commented to staff about the improved discipline, standards and Erik ten Hag's "clear ideas"
#mulive [
@MelissaReddy_]
Staff have been motivated by the early shape of Erik ten Hag's
#mufc reign and feel he is already showing the coaching ability and improved dynamic they recruited him for
#mulive [
@MelissaReddy_]
Erik ten Hag leads every element of training, which differs to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, who would watch on as McKenna, Carrick and Phelan conducted the workouts. The nature of them was tagged as "basic" and "giving too much freedom with little correction.” [
@MelissaReddy_]
In training, Erik ten Hag repeatedly uses the line: "Not good enough. Give me the maximum", which is offset by the encouragement he offers when "the highest level" is achieved. [
@MelissaReddy_]
Assisted by Mitchell van der Gaag and Steve McClaren, there has been a heavy concentration on what to do in possession for a start. Ten Hag's deep analysis of
#mufc highlighted an issue of fear and uncertainty when on the ball. [
@MelissaReddy_]
Erik ten Hag ideally wants the bulk of
#mufc’s transfer business completed before the squad flies out for their pre-season tour on July 8. [
@MelissaReddy_]
Erik ten Hag has eroded the misery that engulfed the place during Ralf Rangnick's reign, but has also "laid down the law" in a way that escaped Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. [
@MelissaReddy_]
The manager is understood to be pleased with how the squad have embraced and adjusted to his demands, including the arrival time to the complex of 9 am - which was previously only applicable to youth players. [
@MelissaReddy_]
