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Erik ten Hag Breaks Down His Manchester United Starting XI Formation
Dutch Trainer Erik ten Hag Breaks Down His Manchester United Starting XI Line-up Formation.
Erik ten Hag’s go to formation is a 4-2-3-1, but with a highly fluid and mobile system; this starting lineup shape is largely irrelevant with players freely interchanging positions when in possession.
After months of speculation, Manchester United have finally appointed Erik ten Hag as their next permanent manager. Touted as one of the hottest managerial prospects around Europe, Ten Hag has his work cut out, with a major rebuild needed at Old Trafford. But if given backing and the time required to implement his philosophy, the Dutchman will be a success.
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Really high and wide wingers who stretch the pitch, a central midfielder joining the number 10 on the attacking midfield line whilst the other is joined by the right back as the left back usually creates a back 3 with the centre backs. Whilst Ten Hag’s starting formation could be a 4-2-1-3, a 4-3-3 or something else entirely, it isn’t that important. What is important however is the roles and instructions he gives to his players.
Erik ten Hag 4-3-3 formation: will it work for Man Utd?
Usually, Erik Ten Hag prefers a 4-3-3 formation. That is the same formation top clubs like Manchester City, Liverpool and many of Europe’s other top clubs use. The Dutchman has flirted with other systems but he has to be the man to get United secure enough with just one anchorman by the end of his reign.
The thing is: Maguire doesn’t challenge for a high and long ball, he hides and fancies himself as the cover which Lindelof should be in that situation. Maguire never scans for danger. Keep him for the Europa Conference
At Ajax, Ten Hag made use of “Premier League failures” turning them from unwanted players for the likes of Everton, Southampton and West Ham to topping metrics in the Champions League. His coaching and tactical system will breathe new life into all the players that train under him at Manchester United but despite that I still think there are several areas that can be massively improved.
There’s no doubt that if ten hag plays the same system he did at ajax then donny will be the number 8! Fred and Scott don’t have the ball playing abilities and quick 1 touch passing that donny has, and ten hag knows how to use Donny.
Erik ten Breaks Down His Manchester United Starting XI Formation
In goal, as great as David De Gea has been, Ten Hag wants a ball playing goalkeeper and that’s just not where the Spaniard excels. Ten Hag will also want a quick, ball playing centre back. Bringing Timber with him from Ajax could be great business. A defensive midfielder is a must. An area that’s been a problem since Michael Carrick retired, whilst United could save money on the likes of Kalvin Phillips and Tchouameni, I think spending the money on Rice is the move that provides a guarantee that the position is fixed.
Erik ten Hag’s Manchester United Starting XI Formation Depends on Quality of New Players
So, How can Man Utd line up under Erik ten Hag?
In defence, Erik Ten Hag is likely to stick with goalkeeper David de Gea in goals, with Harry Maguire and Raphael Varane in the centre of defence. Man Utd desperately need new full-backs, but Ten Hag may look to stick with Diogo Dalot following his improved performances under Rangnick.
Considering the number of areas that need improving, ten Hag would rather have four B+ players than one A+ player. Rice would demand a wage north of $20 mil per year, and Utd need more players that earn between $10-15 mil per year. The 2-3 superstars surrounded by average players model hasn’t worked, and it doesn’t fit Ten Hag’s philosophy. He should go for Kamara or Tchouaméni at DM, David at CF, and Botman or Kounde at CB.
In attack, I think an inverted right winger could be signed to add quality and variety to the forward options. Still not safe from relegation, Raphinha could be available at a cut price if Leeds get relegated. And finally up front. Cristiano Ronaldo is 37 and even if he’s still at the club beyond the summer United need an alternative strker. Gianluca Scamacca could be perfect. He’s been touted as “The Next Zlatan” as despite being 6 foot 5, like Ibrahimovic, Scamacca also combines his physical size with incredible agility and technical ability.
The best thing is to replace Fred with Donny when he comes back. Working along a solid cdm will be beneficial to both him and Bruno. If the reports are true and he has 200 million budget, he would get kalven Phillips instead and fix all the other areas first then next season buy rice after the squad has matured with the new people to add further stability to that area.
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‘Compelling title race a relief for Premier League’
This weekend will be the 10th time that the Premier League title has been decided on the final day of the season.
But rarely before will those in charge of the competition have been so grateful for a captivating conclusion to the campaign.
Liverpool’s challenge ultimately faded, scuppering their fans’ dreams of a triumphant farewell for departing manager Jurgen Klopp and the prospect of an unprecedented three-way battle going the full distance.
But Manchester City or Arsenal will be crowned champions in the final act of what has been a classic duel.
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Sunday may not provide the unforgettable drama of 2012’s last day, which saw massive fans’ participation at MT online sportsbooks, when Sergio Aguero’s stoppage-time winner sealed a first Premier League title for City. But whether it ends with a record fourth consecutive title for the champions or a first in 20 years for Arsenal, league bosses, broadcasters and neutrals will have the special finale they hoped for.
Off the field, however, these have been troubled times for the top flight.
The points deductions handed to Everton and Nottingham Forest this season for breaching financial rules have been hugely contentious, the punishments – and subsequent appeals – leading to uncertainty over the league table, resentment by fans and fears that the relegation battle could be decided by the rulings of commission panels.
While both teams have ultimately stayed up, the controversy surrounding the profit and sustainability regulations (PSR) is not going away.
Newly promoted Leicester City have been charged with breaking spending rules when they were in the top flight (and are now taking legal action against the league), while Chelsea have also been under investigation.
And 16 months after City were charged with more than a hundred rule breaches, a hearing in their case is not thought to be scheduled until the autumn, contributing to the mounting scrutiny of the league’s governance and processes.
While City deny wrongdoing, a sixth league triumph in seven years would only intensify questions over the fairness of how they assembled their squad over several seasons, the time the case has taken, and whether the club’s wealth has distorted the competitiveness of the league, alongside admiration for the team and their coach.
Meanwhile, a split has emerged between clubs over plans to introduce a new spending cap, and the Premier League is facing the threat of more legal action from one of its members over amended rules around associated party transactions.
As if all that was not enough to contend with, the league’s chief executive Richard Masters has also warned of the “unintended consequences” of the forthcoming independent football regulator, amid mounting criticism of the failure by his clubs to agree a new financial settlement with the English Football League (EFL).
The Premier League is also known to be deeply concerned about the increasingly congested calendar, with Masters recently warning of a “tipping point”, after criticism following the scrapping of FA Cup replays. The league has also admitted that the VAR system must improve after a series of controversies.
With the title race going right to the wire, Sunday’s final-day drama will provide a welcome distraction from such matters for Masters and his colleagues – but, one suspects, only a temporary one.
Clock ticking for Commonwealth Games
A few weeks ago in Birmingham, Katie Sadleir, the head of the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF), told me that any further delay beyond May in announcing a host for the 2026 event would be “very problematic”.
Since then Glasgow has emerged as a possible back-up option if no replacement is found for Victoria in Australia, which pulled out last year, plunging the event into crisis.
But there has still been no official announcement by the CGF.
Insiders claim they remain hopeful a host will be confirmed in the next two weeks, but the clock is ticking.
Super League heading stateside?
The National Rugby League (NRL) season kicked off in the US for the first time in March, with a Premiership double-header staged at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas as part of a multi-year deal designed to grow the sport in the US.
So could Super League clubs follow suit?
Talks have taken place over the Club World Challenge being staged in the US, and some Super League bosses are keen on regular season matches being part of the tie-up too.
Wigan and Warrington played each other in Milwaukee 35 years ago, albeit as an exhibition match. And with rugby league currently ‘re-imagining’ itself as part of a 12-year deal with agency IMG intended to boost its appeal, anything seems possible.
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The fact that Southgate is on that list tells how serious you should take it
No manager on earth could do anything with Manchester United until Someone takes responsibility for the club and has a viable plan for the future.
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Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his INEOS group, the club’s new partial owners, are exploring options to assume the role. According to Team Talk, the Red Devils are considering the 41-year-old as a candidate for the manager position.
After achieving success as a player with Barcelona, Inter, and Paris Saint-Germain, winning numerous titles, the two-time Champions League winner transitioned to coaching at the senior level.
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ESPN loves ManUtd. As much they say that they hate talking about ManUtd they can’t stop talking about ManUtd 😅😅. They have spend 15 mins speaking on rumours – Hypocrites.
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It’s not Ten Hag fault when players like rashford do not put in all the effort after signing a new contract. Also ten hag had to deal with incredible amount of injuries which ESPN deliberately overlooks. So getting another manager isn’t going to solve anything.
It’s so funny how the English media fails to realize that the structure & the players is the problem at united…..but they trying to sack ETH who is an elite manger under a proper management structure 💯
The best manager that seems to be being overlooked shouod be n1 on the list for bayern utd liverpool is someone inzaghi. Hes done great things with Lazio and inter. Loads of experience and has got to european finals and won domestic leagues.
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It is very different getting an underdog /dark horse to perform vs going to an environment where the spotlight in on you everyday from day 1. The same thing happened at Bayern with a couple of their coaches…
Afcon 2024 victory is well deserved for Ivory Coast they left no stone unturned and they dominated throughout. If there is a one person who deserved to win the AFCON it was Sebastian Haller. In 2022, he was diagnosed with cancer but he recovered and he returned to play football in 2023 only to bottle the Bundesliga title on the final matchday to Bayern but here we are in 2024 where he scored the winner in the AFCON final to win Cote d’Ivoire AFCON title so congratulations🇨🇮🇨🇮🇨🇮🇨🇮🏆
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FT: Nigeria 1-2 Ivory Coast
But Ivory Coast won fair and square. They played better. Congratulations champs.
What Adingra did in the African Cup of Nation was phenomenal. Nigerians will remember him as a nighmare forever. The boy has a great future ahead of him.
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Haller beats cancer, then comes to the AFCON and scores the most important goal in the final, the winning goal what a beautiful story for that man and Ivory coast, congratulations to them👏👏
Congratulations to Ivory Coast from cameroonian👏👏👏you organized and won the most beautiful AFCON in story, unbelievable achievment when we look how things went for you.
One of the best tournaments I’ve seen.
Almost every team demonstrated that they were not afraid of their opponent and played above expectations.
Congratulations to Côte d’Ivoire who never gave up and believed and implemented their progress towards goal as much as possible until the last second in this tournament. Kudos to Nigeria for high yield and quality.
Thank you for making the spectators so emotional and congratulations and best wishes to the Ivory Coast and the Ivorian people.
FT: Nigeria 1-2 Ivory Coast
Afcon 2023 is over. What a remarkable end to a tournament dripping in drama.
Thanks for your company.
The night has only just started in Abidjan.
Congratulations to Ivory Coast for winning the Africa Cup🏆! The team showed strength and desire to win and to not give up until the end. And the fans were absolutely amazing
P.s Haller deserved it the most, since he suffered a lot.
The story of Côte d’Ivoire’s victory in the African Nations is one of the most beautiful stories in the history of football. We sympathized with this team’s version a lot and we will tell it to our children in the future 🧡
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