Erik ten Hag sets out Man Utd vision at Old Trafford unveiling
Erik ten Hag spoke about squad changes, Cristiano Ronaldo's future and Man Utd's title chances at his first Old Trafford press conference.
New Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag knows he has a big job on his hands trying to turn things around at Old Trafford.
Ten Hag says a Premier League title challenge is some way off, but feels there is still untapped potential within his current squad.
He will have to bring in new players, and get rid of some, from the squad that finished sixth and a whopping 35 points behind Manchester City.
How will Man Utd play under Erik ten Hag?
Ten Hag knows how he wants to play, but says he may have to adapt to what he has in the squad - but the emphasis will be on attacking with energy.
🗣 "Maybe you have seen Ajax? I like that. But it's always players dictating the way of play."
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Erik ten Hag on how he wants his Manchester United team to play pic.twitter.com/uMWUQ6MNEI
🗣 "This is a project."
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Erik ten Hag understands that time is a luxury in football management pic.twitter.com/DEF0mVRkvJ
Ronaldo has Old Trafford future, but title challenge way off
Erik 🗣 "Of course."
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🗣 "What do you feel he can bring?"
Erik 🗣 "Goals."
Erik ten Hag keeps it simple when asked if Cristiano Ronaldo fits into his Manchester United project pic.twitter.com/NTakspj85c
Ten Hag does not feel it is a risk to take up the job, but admits a title challenge is some way off in this big project.
"I don't think about that (a title challenge) at this moment," he said in his first press conference as United boss.
"I'm thinking that this is a project and it takes time. We want to win every game. We go from game to game and then we'll see.
"I've already met big coaches and big teams in the Premier League and I know how to deal with that.
"But it's clear, the Premier League is the biggest league in the world I think and I'm looking forward to battling with them."