In a recent interview, new Manchester United manager Eric Ten Hag has expressed his agreement with former interim manager Ralf Rangnick's views on the need for a major overhaul of the club. Ten Hag said bluntly that Ronnick's suggestion of "open-heart surgery" was "exactly right" and confessed that United had been working on such deep changes for two years.
During his time in charge of Manchester United, despite leading the team to a sixth-place finish in the Premier League, Ronny has a clear understanding of the team's problems. He believed that the problems facing United could not be solved by simple "small repairs", but required a thorough and complex reconstruction surgery. This viewpoint has been highly resonated after Ten Hagar's appointment.
In the interview, Ten Hagar confessed that he has realized since the beginning of his tenure that it is a daunting task, but he also expressed his determination and confidence in the future. He said that United needs to make fundamental changes in order to reshape its competitiveness in the Premier League and even in European football.
In addition, Ten Hag spoke about Manchester United's interest in Dutch defender Mathis de Ligt. He said that it remains to be seen whether de Ligt joins United or not, but he personally knows de Ligt very well and does not deny United's interest in him. Ten Hag revealed that he wanted to sign de Ligt as early as two years ago, but by then de Ligt had already established links with Bayern Munich.
When talking about Manchester United striker Jadon Sancho, Ten Hag showed tolerance and understanding. He said that everyone makes mistakes and the important thing is how to learn from them and keep improving. This statement also reflects the humane side of Ten Hagar's management of the team, as he is willing to give players the space and opportunity to grow.
