How Erik Ten Hag Is Fixing Man Utd

In less than 8 months, Erik Ten Hag has turned Manchester United from a club without direction to trophy winners and it looks like the start of something special. But what has he actually changed? In this video, Statman Dave takes a look at the key changes Ten Hag has made in his attempt to fix Man Utd.
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[@didntaskg770]

What Erik Ten Hag does on matchdays , Dave does on other days ... Just giving good vibes and hopes to Manchester united fans ... Love this positive vibes after decade of sadness and toxicity ...

[@StatmanDave]

It is a great change of pace

[@Dahminelly08]

@@StatmanDave great change of pace indeed😊

[@dipalshrestha3790]

ETH's ability to read the game in match day & making changes accordingly is amazing.... Excited to see more from this team. Love this team. Love from Nepal..

[@StatmanDave]

❤

[@123healthylife]

its crucial, could be really useful in winning tournament games like Europa and later the Champions league..

[@jackcordal4596]

@@123healthylife it’s something we haven’t seen in years and you can see how much we needed it

[@sirishbaral3177]

Sai ho dost. Jay Manchester United, Jay Nepal

[@palermothegoalgod-wd2wp]

Just watched Utd get destroyed by the red shite and ETH ability to read the game wasnt evident today. I never liked Mourinho but he made changes as soon as he realised things wernt going to plan. He should have taken Anthony off at half time. If nothing else it was a reality check for UTD they are several players shy of being able to challenge for the title

[@superbear9569]

This aged well

[@anblue1633]

when he subs his player he not only make the team fresher but he also change the system or tactic, that's what make him very special his decision making is on another dimension

[@MarkaryansChain]

Can you make a video on Wout Weghorst? Looking at his offensive and defensive stats and why he's regarded an important player by Ten Hag?

[@StatmanDave]

Don't think Weghorst will get his own video on the main channel just yet but we will look at doing something on strikers soon

[@emopunkyyy]

@@StatmanDave maybe if he wins da league yeah?

[@markspoelstra5364]

@@StatmanDave if u see what he creates its worth it

[@wizkid86]

I don't think ETH has "fixed" United but more so he is "fixing" United. What's amazing is that the effects so far are night and day and he's not done

[@ace1683]

Most of Erik ten hag signings were second choices imagine what he would do if he gets his first choice players,... Man I'm so living the dream seeing my beloved club going to the top, GGMU 🔴✨❤️

[@saadwani9175]

Could you do 5 backups for casemiro maybe even potential successors.

[@seanoneill7235]

This aged well lol. Who else is here after 7-0

[@kunaljain3196]

Pipe down press merchants.. you are almost over

[@jayadjani4924]

This is so helpful to most clearly understand the ten hag approach. While players like Anthony and weghorst are criticised for final output they really understand ten hag’ s approach toward “total football “ with attackers as first line of defence, wide men and full backs working with each other in attack and defence. If the overall picture sees us statistically scoring more goals, and conceding less, let’s worry less about individual stats. It’s a team game

[@christianobiora1828]

What a manager 👍

[@StatmanDave]

My manager ❤

[@pablo_discobar8846]

I don't know if destiny exists or not but Erik Ten Hag makes me believe in it♥️♥️

[@lordkell1986]

The counter attack stat is pretty interesting. Tried to play counter-attack as the standard under Ole, but actually finding better counter-attack opportunities under ETH while also looking heaps more composed when in possession. Definitely a great step in the right direction!

[@chibuikemanyachebelu1907]

I promise you if ETH was there when United face Villarreal in the Europa league final 2021. We would have won. He would know to make substitutions during the game and not wait til the 100th minute

[@alenjtom]

Big up Dave!🙌 possible to do a video on ten hag's in game management and impact with subs? Keep up the good work 🔥

[@mrBadge207]

Dave's presentation skills are 💯

[@curiousutdfan]

Fantastic video Dave! One of your best in my opinion.

[@jackthelad15]

7-0

[@teddj514]

Speaking to how amazing a coach he is i dont think any manager in world football would walk into the mess that was united and turn it around in 7 or 8 months also while not having a proper 9 and having to rely on a burnley outcast

[@olamideoladoyinbo8220]

Making the best with what he has and adapting to the situation. Difference between a good manager and an elite manager and knowing how to get the best of your players

[@caliquerichards4757]

Aye Dave, could you look at potential replacements/signings for new CBs or DMs since we know Maguire and Scott will not be in the squad any longer and need a to replace them with better and more potential/experienced talent in the summer

[@-ade_adesoye1]

Damn, klopp broke him today.

[@yunqkinqzentertainment4955]

Love watching statman Dave and Atlantis football, 2 master class analysis

[@olamideoladoyinbo8220]

Eth has been a real good signing for utd. Really glad to see manutd coming back to what we know them as. And that's coming from an arsenal fan fr.

[@emmanuelonyono4517]

Great analysis bro big up

[@Som3D]

This man love’s Manchester United I wouldn’t be surprised if he stays for over 10yrs

[@Charlie_Alpha_Lima]

That's because everyday he expects the maximum heh? Most amazing thing about ten Hag for me is how rapidly he's able to change tactics to fix a problem mid-game. And he doesn't get done by the same team twice. Him and his staff are learning about these Premier League teams at an alarming rate!

[@olamideoladoyinbo8220]

True take for instance city. And he had one over pep in their second derby or arsenal where yes he lost but they played well and they won the first one. Anticipation for liverpool manutd this weekend oh boyu

[@olamideoladoyinbo8220]

Boy*

[@badman5356]

Loves the fighting spirit of this team

[@clintononyeabor7189]

I love you statman😩😩thank you for your analysis…make you appreciate the team more

[@GutzOverFear]

0:51 🤣🤣🤣 That's one way of putting it. I called it "Hot Potato football"

[@eoin382]

If arteta wins the league he gets it but otherwise has to be Ten Hag for MOTS.

[@olamideoladoyinbo8220]

What a deep analysis. Thank you statman Dave. And yes united are looking really amazing this season and have really improved In recent matches.

[@sherlockholmes1369]

Erik Ten Hag is such a pragmatic tactician, he reads the game so well and his substitutions r always spot on. What a Manager

[@jasondalton1980]

As a Man Utd fan, I'd say Ten Hag has had an immense effect so far, and Im looking forward to whats to come from his team, but manager of the season will still have to go to Arteta, if the Arse win the league. Bear in mind they too didnt hit a CL place last year, and their rise in confidence and strength has also been incredible. Theyve looked solid in all areas, and right now are deserved favourites to win. That said, if the Gunners slip up, and get pipped to the post, Ten Hag will get my Manager of the year vote

[@olamideoladoyinbo8220]

Honestly Eth can be in the conversation and so does Arteta too. They both have been excellent for both clubs respectively. Some other managers can be considered too fr

[@cr9281]

when eth is winning FA cup and finishing 2nd in the leauge he could win manager of the season. if he wins EL he will be for sure ( i know it doesnt count for manager of the PL).

[@travistouchdown8175]

This guy deserves a can of 7-Up

[@pjang07]

Great analysis Dave👍

[@nathanssl7897]

That's a great analysis. Thanks mate.

[@Hagg-o-tron]

I'm really embarrassed that I thought for a long time that Wan-Bissaka was Spanish and his name was Juan be Sagua. I was confused for ages that he was the only player that the commentators mentioned his full name 😂😂

[@goreds551]

Señor Be Sagua, will you be having your usual table? The tapas are on the house.

[@popecovenant5502]

While Ten hag has been an excellent manager and tactician I feel much praise has to be given to the personnel most especially Martinez and Casemiro they've been the major force of change in this new looking team

[@theonlyroux]

Great insights

[@TrymYoutubeMainChannel]

would you say Ten Hag has combined tactics of former managers that works, but "upgrading" it to where the players understand better for example what for example Solskjaer really wanted from a tactical point of view if you understand what I mean... example how we score goals on the counter attack

[@likyardianto3614]

ten hag manage united like he's playing footall manager, absolute thrill !

[@ErickoTandayu]

Man, ETH is so unbelievable! I am so happy for us to sign him! He would be the manager of the season if this continues on, and I believe it will. And we shall wim at least 3 trophies this season: Carabao, FA adn Europa League. Premiere league would super awesome, but then it would need a bit of luck with Arsenal and City to lose several of their games ahead. So pumped ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥 No more anxiety when watching ManUtd again, especially, especially when we're down to 1!

[@dabxprophet]

I’ve been seeing some poor body language by Scott and Harry. It seems like they’re aware that their time is ticking. Scott is homegrown and it would definitely hurt him knowing his time is ticking. For Harry, not many people would care if he was to leave/ sold (I dont know his contract details).

[@Dahminelly08]

Beautiful analysis as always Dave.....I wish Man United can complete this cup treble... it'd give United a shot to compete for those first few trophies up for grabs next season if you know what I mean😊

[@nnd5768]

I would love to see the next season improvement on what he has done this one, we are 50% there. Already one cup. We need more this season. Next one we should be in the best shape possible.

[@mieneokebor6981]

Nah, we're not quite at 30% yet

[@t2theizzo146]

Look, whoever decides that the way to nullify Haaland is to play Shaw at CB is a genius. End. Of.

[@AbhimanyuKharote]

New episode idea: Left back issue to be solved inhouse or by bringing a new signing Wanbisaka: best at defence but as per stats has he improved going forward to keep him at United Dalot: stats suggest going forward he is a better rb but has his stats improved defensive wise Or should United go for someone new Please do a comparison between our Rb and rb of other similar clubs. Where do we stand and what has to be done

[@thebizness5596]

Our full back area is fine. We need a number 10 who can dribble, pass and keep the ball, a number 8 who can carry the ball and a striker.

[@meranicle4955]

As a Red Devils i'm happy af since he arrived. He know what he's doing. When he arrive MAN UTD is a completely trash team with no coordinate, in other simple words are that they play football without any strategy or the strategy itself didnt apply to each player. But when ETH arrives, first he fixed the Defense because at that time MAN UTD's defense is a complete 4-times a month weekend Football Comedy. Imagine the underperformed Lindelof and the GOAT Mag. 😂 Yea ETH fixed that with Varane and Martinez who really top class. Martinez has to be mentioned, he seems like the ones who brought back the energy MAN UTD needed back so much, the spirit of the badge. It's not just some club, it's MAN UTD. A legendary English FC. Then comes a top class CDM to adds up a strong based Defense across the field. And the guy was Casemiro, very very performed and execute his work perfectly. Since then, Man Utd doesn't play like a school boys anymore. The team's passes, movements and build up attacks are becoming more and more coordinated and their chemistry with each other becoming better. Then comes in Antony to build up extra force on the RW. With Antony, ETH already built the plan to fix the Attacking of the team since the Defense already quite strong already. Then the development of Antony is quite complicated, not just like all other people saying he's flop or what. Professional footballer can't just play based on how they wants to play, cause it's the manager's decision of how each player has to play, or develop. Each player has their own quality so that overall in the team is strong. Antony was not bad but not very good as well considering his price, but that doesnt matter cause what matters is he is a team player. Then comes the important of Wan Bissaka, to be side by side with Antony. They both have to be like best friend on the field because ETH's tactical formation. AWB will be play up front on the left field (advantage cause it became extra player on the field), it will be shaped 3-1-6 formation when the team controls the possession. On the LW we have Rashy who his best position is on LW, as well as Garnacho. So doesn't have to bother LW. As for LCM, ETH just got us an overall having quality in ball control, can hold the ball and dribble into empty spaces right front, and also can scores. That is Mason Mount's resposibility i believe and i'm sure he's fit for the task. A ST, yeah sure we haven't had top quality and reliable striker since RvP. But first has to fix the GK, so yeah right now Onana already arrived. Onana's arrival really really the most important here cause he will secure from the backline, has the footwork and ball control ability as well as accurate passes. He completes the formation but not yet finished the whole plan. It's then striker's turn to fill in. Today, right now we just got Hojlund. Not hyping but this kid is really the last piece of what Man Utd missing right now. A striker who has ability to link up with teammates, very good physically and he also understand the assignment of how he wants to play. He won't be like Haaland, Haaland is a more to physical and goal poacher mastered. Hojlund's gonna be different than him. Hojlund's gonna be a ST who drop down a bit and plays the ball, llinks up the play, running inside empty spaces, and the most important thing is to become the ONLY best finisher in Man Utd and that last one gonna be hard for him knowing his team relies so much on him to bag in the goal since the whole squad doesnt have a really clinical and reliable finisher. Rashford aint no striker. Hojlund, his playing style suits ETH's really well. So right now let's just hope he delivers the job handsomely and then again we might have a chance to see a new Generation of Man Utd who might as well be a top team who at their own time, every other team fears of them. Cause right now Man Utd squad looks young overall and lets hope not much injuries occur. Right now Sofyan's in radar. He's perfect for Man Utd as Man Utd's Defense's based on somehow physically. Right now all of our backs have strong physical. With the arrival of Sofyan it's gonna be a fortress. Thank you ETH!! We understand you, and you knew the assignment really well you did it perfectly step by step! Massive Respect ETH, AND THANK YOU!! ❤❤❤

[@naseefahamad4821]

I used to pray for times like these 😭🔴

[@krishnilnand5284]

Royalty Royce Mr ten hag. Glory Glory man United 💯💥👹

[@Kizu]

beautiful analysis. ETH not only makes Old Trafford a fortress once again, he also makes the Theatre of Dreams true again. Every match is an event. From 4-0 down to Brentford just 6 months ago, we never imagine the state we are today is ever possible. ETH has smashed all impossibilities and showed the world just what Man Utd has always been capable of. The sleeping giant has been awakened.

[@winterx8292]

Can you do transfers to win the league next season

[@adhyadeshdahal7]

Make a video on Sancho's improvement

[@PoisonDwarf28]

PL manager of the season 🙌🏽

[@nikolayfinsrud9983]

Still a long way to go Erik

[@ruyreiter1442]

I would love to have Ten hag on Flamengo. He is a great coach

[@vdvd4846]

Who's here 3 days later after Liverpool thrashing of United 7-0. LMAOOO 🤣🤣😭

[@BeautifulAssMusic]

streets cant wait for the next video to drop 😁

[@taskekrabbe]

Thats funny... you lay the responsebillity on to the manager. We have seen it many times... A new manager dont sign if his terms are not met... Ten Haag wanted some other players, he got it and that lifted the game. Player throwing the manager under the buss was often mentioned... The wardrobe rules... I think Solskjær would have got the same result if he had got the same money that was given to Ten Haag.

[@Roughpaws_Studio]

I can see us winning another one trophy at least, probably the FA Cup I think. And it should also be remembered that ten Hag has managed all of this without a single first choice transfer being made. Just imagine how we'd be doing if Judge, Murtough and Arnold weren't involved in getting transfers sorted!!! 😲😲😲 Hopefully new ownership will see a clear out in top management and we'll see United bringing the best in the business in to replace them! 😲

[@dzartagi]

Isn’t Martinez & Antony were first choices?

[@cr9281]

ManU should win the EL as well.

[@iamjosemourinho98]

He is THAT GUY. - Batman

[@caniblmolstr4503]

That rashford benching thing is like Coach Carter....

[@Preethem1997]

Manchester United playing their best football since a decade , Me:Don't wanna jinx it now do we Dave : how ten hag has fixed man United

[@DarthQueefious]

Only thing he may have fixed is the cup draws

[@SirHargreeves]

It’s all down to a 31 year old called Casimiro. Good luck when he retires soon.

[@nnd5768]

Simply released Pogba Matic Ronaldo, benched Maguire Lindelof Martial Sancho Fred McTominay. done.

[@markant9534]

improved fred.

[@d1want34]

Fred improved

[@nnd5768]

@@markant9534 nah

[@tedsonkabiru4349]

Ten Hag is the best

[@martingagancarlsen1953]

Dude don’t need to be creative anymore, just makes the same vid with a new caption. Kinda genius

[@subhanqureshi4273]

Erik has fixed man united by signing players that are quality instead of depending on former players that got the previous manager sacked. He first dropped terrible maguire and then dropped superstar ronaldo on the bench and then got rid of him as well. Any other manager would have not handled these situations properly by erik ten hag. Now we need to get rid of mctominay maguire as they are not good enough even as a backup. We need players that suit this system of playing.

[@aakarmamtora3470]

Is fixing*. Not completely fixed yet

[@nathanbrown1210]

Look at the difference he’s made with 5 real signings and 2 panic loans. Imagine if he gets backing by new owners could be scary. Dreaming of De Jong or Jude next to Casemiro

[@Bradley2806]

Imagine de Jong, Frimpong and Goncalo Ramos. That's seems like a great summer period.

[@jamesthompson5287]

Can we see a “How to fix Chelsea” video please ?

[@Mysticgamer1991]

If I could make one complaint about Man UTD that would be playing Maguire. Yesterday he made a lot of mistakes and it's not just yesterday, it's every time he plays. I have no doubt he is a good player for a defensive team but probably the worst defender for what UTD are about now.

[@dhruvjaitly1845]

we have to rotate a little bit maguire will only play once every 4-5 games to give licha or varane a rest

[@IGoulden]

He was better than lindelof who was rightly subbed. He played much better with Martinez next to him and Casemiro in front. Is he a starter? No. Can he do a job until the end of the year when he moves on? Yes. He was fine yesterday but it’s ingrained in everyone that he must be poor and responsible for every goal conceded when he’s on the pitch. He made a lot of mistakes? That’s a bit over the top. Martinez got skinned by Antonio. Michail Antonio! No mention.

[@Mysticgamer1991]

@@IGoulden He was subbed because of fitness not because of the way he played. Also Maguire doesn't have the high line defensive brain. He tried to make Antonio offside by running forward after the ball was played. His positioning on crosses is shocking.. Martinez did get skinned yesterday but that's like a one off in weeks or months whereas with Maguire it happens every 15 minutes that's why people notice it more.

[@IGoulden]

@@Mysticgamer1991 your second paragraph refers to an incident where Lindelof was the primary screw up (look at his positioning). And in the Martinez incident it was actually Maguire who saved the situation - he cut off the passing lane for a West Ham player in the middle while narrowing the angle for Antonio to shoot meaning it went straight at De Gea. You see this perfectly highlights the problem. No one is denying he shouldn’t be starting or he should go at the end of the season because he’s not great in this system. No one is denying he’s played poor previously. But your bias means you assume he is playing crap in every game right now which is not true. Something goes wrong and he’s on the pitch = Maguire’s fault. It’s wrong and toxic.

[@redrizal5371]

boring Stay fit Casemiro

[@tonidemis]

Nice 7-0 to Liverpool

[@iwantgoals1566]

So excited about what the future could bring with Ten Hag staying long term and hopefully getting Qatari owners (fingers crossed) buying the club. He could be to us what Johan Cryuff was to Barca all those years ago.

[@dribblesbarbax7570]

You forgot to mention that he fixed Maguire to the bench.

[@mrinalthapa8879]

Has he?

[@stanionman8178]

Biggest club in 'England' ! maybe you should of edited that bit my friend !

[@jonasloic4194]

COMMON MANCHESTER UNITED

[@123healthylife]

If united signed casemiro earlier and got a fit lock down level martial ,they could be top and winning the league.... They are winning at least another troph... prob Uefa ...

[@andrew13yt]

The performances against Brighton, Brentford, City and Villa were poor and we deserved to lose. Our biggest missed opportunities have been the draws that we should have won where we weren't clinical enough in front of goal and individual errors in defence, especially against Arsenal....I don't think we lose that game if Casemiro was available....United should be 9 points better off and Arsenal on 2 points less than they are now which would have put us both on 58 points and Arsenal only ahead on gd but with United having a game in hand and Arsenal still having to play City. If we get to within a point or two of winning the title it would be an amazing achievement considering the state of the club when Erik joined but also massively frustrating to miss out because of those avoidable errors and missing so many opportunities to score in those games.

[@denverwenyika917]

The biggest difference have been the players that he got, they bought balance to the side. Casemero for is what united have been lacking since Carrick

[@redrizal5371]

Varane and Martinez are terrible without Casemiro. Stay fit Casemiron

[@andrew13yt]

​@@redrizal5371 Bore off!

[@redrizal5371]

@@andrew13yt cry Casemiro hater 2-2Leeds .2-3 Arsenal without Casemiro. Stay fit Casemiro

[@DanielS10291]

Oh has he? 7?

[@jabronisauce6833]

It's this simple, He's a sexy baldy Dutch legend!

[@JamesLansana]

I'm Manchester united fan Rasdford ever best and fastest player

[@67448]

Ats because they are good now

[@Wehn.]

It’s between him and Arteta for sure

[@jackthelad15]

7-0😂😂

[@jzsskglinton5136]

CR7 Gone HM5 Benched What else did u expect would happen😂

[@steinabraham]

Okay then

[@ric0oo]

yeah great fixing...

[@famousdreamz5176]

Literally Arsenal tactics

[@abdulrahmanalhajali2290]

Why is everyone making how ten hag fixed united video

[@Ed-hq1ze]

cause he is doing a brilliant job, we where expecting 6th and some decent cup runs and for it too take a couple years before we where properly challenging for titles. we have basicly already secured top 4, we are playing much better football and winning big games., The squad is still developing, and the future for the club is very exiting, it has given united fans hope that we might actually get back to the peak of english football, where a club with uniteds fanbase and history should be.

[@d1want34]

Bait

[@jeromeedirimanasinghe2748]

Haha 7-0

[@SkillsFx]

Think it's still early to say utd is "fixed"

[@jackthelad15]

Liverpool fixed united 7-0 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@falaramal3979]

….

[@heihachichichan8910]

Nice explanation, now stop exposing ten Hag tactics to the opponents.

[@rudyreimer302]

Hope opposition managers don't watch this!

[@iamkkk7889]

Please like for the magical McFred

[@muhammadhakim1811]

2 more trophies eth will win..fa cup +uel

[@jackthelad15]

7-0 😂😂😂

[@soccerzone2848]

Again only content on Man United 🙄 Other teams don't exist??

[@buck7352]

Sorry when your team is big then they will make videos about your club until then enjoy Man U😉😉😉

[@sanketkhandagale7828]

Hello sir, I'm here coz I just want to tell you truth. You CONTENT is really good, I mean really, really good. But your videos thumbnail are not that good man. You should try Bold font like Anton and some colour changes. I'm 100% sure that with this change you get 1 million within 1 year.

[@jackthelad15]

7-0 😂😂

[@MNyneGaming]

aged horribly