Ten Hag is facing a `pile up` of tasks to be resolved at this time, in the revival of Manchester United.
Manchester United went through a disastrous season in which the defense was largely responsible for those failures.
David de Gea was recently voted the best player of the season by Man United’s Board of Directors, however, his talent was honored because the players in front of the Spanish goalkeeper played so poorly.
Ten Hag will face a `problem` with Man United’s poor defense
This is not the first time De Gea has won the Player of the Year title.
Even every time this 32-year-old goalkeeper won the above title, half of the coaches had to leave Old Trafford `without a trumpet or a drum`.
However, his position in the wooden frame is still guaranteed, even though it does not really fit with TTen Hag’s philosophy.
De Gea has never been highly regarded for his ability to play with his feet, however, with Dean Henderson preparing to leave this summer, it will be difficult for the Dutch strategist to replace him in the future.
On the other hand, Ten Hag’s priority right now is not really on the goalkeeper position, but on the `122 million pound` duo in front of De Gea, Harry Maguire and Raphael Varane.
This is the defense with the most transfer value in the world.
In the total number of matches in which Maguire and Varane started, Man United only conceded less than one goal per match and only lost two matches.
Man United’s failure rate with Maguire and Varane last season was only 13%, much lower than the 38% in matches where they did not appear.
Maguire and Varane have played well every time they play together
Both have been constantly criticized for their own failures and shortcomings this season, however, it would be unfair to know that, they have not played much together this season.
This is definitely a problem that Ten Hag must thoroughly solve, if he wants to bring Man Uinted to a revival in his era.
One of the things the Dutch strategist needs to do is limit injuries to the French midfielder, when Varane is often absent from important matches.
In addition, the defensive midfielder position also needs to be strengthened, and the full-back pair will have to ensure their continuous intensity of activity, meeting the high pressing needs that Ten Hag is expected to apply.
With the current personnel, it is clearly impossible for the Dutch coach to deploy his desired playing style in the smoothest way.
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That’s why he is determined to recruit Barca’s Frenkie de Jong, as a `core` in the new era at the Theater of Dreams.
However, no matter what, the duo Maguire and Varane are still very potential, and Ten Hag can completely put their trust in this duo next season.
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