Erik ten Hag’s first season at Manchester United has been a success. After six years without a trophy, Ten Hag managed to end the drought and secure Champions League football in his first season as manager. His performance has set the bar high for the coming season, but it is clear that he has what it takes to bring Manchester United back to its former glory.
Despite taking over a team that had endured six consecutive trophyless seasons, Erik ten Hag managed to restore a sense of optimism among supporters with his impressive debut season. In just three months, he led the Red Devils to a top four finish in the Premier League and secured them Champions League qualification for 2021/22. He also guided Manchester United into the semi-finals of both the FA Cup and Europa League, where they were eventually eliminated on penalties by Villarreal.
Off-field developments have been just as impressive under Ten Hag’s stewardship. He helped create an atmosphere of professionalism around Old Trafford, instilling discipline into a previously disjointed squad and improving players’ attitudes towards training and attitude off-the-pitch. The club also made some savvy investments in the transfer market, bringing in star players like Donny van de Beek, Edinson Cavani and Alex Telles – all of whom have had an immediate impact on the team’s performances.
On top of this, Ten Hag implemented an exciting brand of attacking football at Manchester United which was very well received by fans and critics alike. The Red Devils scored 76 goals in 38 league games – more than any other side in their division – with their quick interchanging passing move causing chaos amongst opposition defences. They also topped the ‘goals per match’ stats across Europe’s top five leagues and earned numerous plaudits along the way for their attractive brand of football.
Erik ten Hag’s first season at Manchester United has been nothing short of remarkable given the expectations when he took over back in December 2020. His ability to seamlessly blend together youth players such as Mason Greenwood alongside experienced veterans such as Paul Pogba or Bruno Fernandes to form an exhilarating unit on-the-pitch has been truly inspiring for Red Devils fans around the world who are now eagerly awaiting what next season may bring wearing their favourite Manchester United jersey 2023-24!