Erik ten Hag has enjoyed a productive start to his Manchester United tenure and his impact can already be seen in a number of revitalised players at Old Trafford.
In particular, Ten Hag has improved plenty of the players that were at the club before he arrived, turning them into genuine contenders for Champions League qualification.
He’s also been clever with his recruitment, bringing in charismatic players who can lift the rest of the squad and who will blend on the pitch with the team already established by the former Ajax manager.
Here are six players that have improved under Ten Hag already.
Alejandro Garnacho
While Garnacho was already a star for Manchester United’s youth side, it’s hard to deny that the forward has blossomed under Ten Hag this season.
He scored his first senior goal against Real Sociedad and made an exciting cameo during the League Cup triumph over Aston Villa, making himself a hero with the club’s supporters.
“It was good that he came on and showed that performance and had that impact in the game, to be able to assist, make the dribbles and run behind,” Ten Hag said after the win against Villa.
“There are some things he has to improve, for instance when we go long to go for the second balls. He still has things to learn but quite obviously we are happy with his development and he can contribute to the team.
“It depends on his approach, his attitude. When he keeps working then yes, it is possible (for him to play more). He wants to improve every day. He has to do the right things in his lifestyle. He has the capability.”
Diogo Dalot
Dalot has been United’s first-choice right-back since Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s departure as head coach last November, starting all 17 of his side’s matches this season, scoring once and providing two assists in the process.
And his development has accelerated under Ten Hag with a number of assured defensive performances that have left Aaron Wan-Bissaka gathering cobwebs on the substitutes bench.
The United boss called upon Dalot to continue his progress following his Man of the Match performance against West Ham last weekend.
“I hope he keeps progressing, so not only sticking to this level,” Ten Hag said. “Our approach, our philosophy is that good is not good enough. We have to do better,” Ten Hag told reporters.
“We’re happy with the development and the performances of Diogo so it’s quite clear.
“It’s heavy when you have to play every game but physically…
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