December 14th 2024.
Rene Hake had the opportunity to work alongside Erik ten Hag as an assistant coach at Manchester United. However, his time with the Premier League giants was not all smooth sailing. In fact, Hake recently shared some concerning insights into the mindset of the players that Ruben Amorim has inherited as the new head coach.
Amorim took over after ten Hag's dismissal in October, following a string of disappointing performances that marked the start of the season. As he tries to implement his preferred 3-4-3 system, the new coach has already faced a number of challenges. But according to Hake, this is not a new phenomenon. Even during his time at Old Trafford, he encountered some players who were less than receptive to new ideas.
While some players, such as Marcus Rashford and Anthony Garnacho, were open to experimenting and fine-tuning their tactics, others, like Bruno Fernandes, were more focused on their positioning during build-up play. As Hake recalls, some players would even explicitly express their reluctance to change anything about their game at that moment. But as a coach, you have to accept and work with that as well.
Looking ahead, if Amorim wants to turn things around at United, he may need to rely on the experience and football intelligence of players like Casemiro. Despite facing criticism in his second season, the Brazilian impressed Hake during their time together at Manchester United. Hake praised Casemiro's ability to see solutions on the field, learn from his mistakes, and maintain a strong mental fortitude.
In Hake's words, Casemiro has a keen sense for the game and can anticipate what will happen on the field. This is a valuable quality, especially when the pressure is on and every move counts. With this in mind, it seems like Casemiro could be a key player for Amorim as he works to bring United back to their former glory.
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