December 10th 2024.
In a surprising turn of events, former Manchester United player and club legend Edwin Van der Sar has opened up about his thoughts on Erik ten Hag's short stint at Old Trafford. The Dutchman, who was CEO at Ajax when Ten Hag joined United in April 2022, admits he was taken aback by the events that unfolded.
Ten Hag's arrival at United sparked a wave of excitement and optimism among the fans, with his impressive record at Ajax and his reputation as a tactician. And in his first season at the helm, Ten Hag did not disappoint, leading the team to a third-place finish in the Premier League and securing the Carabao Cup.
But things quickly took a turn for the worse in his second season, with United's worst-ever Premier League finish and a disappointing exit from the Champions League. Despite this, Ten Hag was given a new contract, only to be sacked just three months into the new season and replaced by Ruben Amorim.
It was a sudden and unexpected end to Ten Hag's tenure at United, and Van der Sar believes that the failure to implement his style of play was a major contributing factor. He also highlights the importance of having a cohesive structure within the team, something he experienced firsthand during his time at Ajax.
Van der Sar points out that United have undergone significant restructuring in the past year, which he believes will lead to more consistency on the field. He also acknowledges that a lot of elements need to come together for success at a club like United, and he had high hopes for Ten Hag based on his achievements at Ajax.
However, he admits that sometimes things just don't work out as expected, and unfortunately for Ten Hag, it was the case at United. But with the club now having a clear vision and structure, Van der Sar believes they are on the right track, with the right people in place to make the necessary decisions.
It is clear that Van der Sar holds a lot of respect for Ten Hag and his abilities, and it is clear that he was disappointed to see things not work out for him at United. But as for the future, Van der Sar remains optimistic for the club, and believes that with the right approach and mindset, they can achieve great things.
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