Realistically, every single Manchester United player has a point to prove to Erik ten Hag right now. The new Manchester United boss was brought in to change the culture at the football club after an excruciatingly disappointing season.
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Erik ten Hag already has one half of his dynamic midfield duo that lit up European football in 2019.
Many are hoping that Donny van de Beek’s real potential can be realised at Manchester United this season under his former Ajax boss. Under both Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Ralf Rangnick, the midfielder was shunned — something Ten Hag called a “mortal sin”.
It seems the player himself also feels he could be set for a better period at United. He was all smiles when he arrived back at Carrington for the club’s first day of pre-season on Monday following his short loan spell at Everton.
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Van de Beek’s grin may be even wider if the club manages to secure former Ajax teammate Frenkie de Jong — who is Ten Hag’s primary target this window. The pair were instrumental in the Dutch club’s run to the semi-finals of the Champions League three years ago.
The following summer, Erik ten Hag made reference to their style of play, highlighting their biggest strength. Speaking to dutchsoccersite he said: “His (De Jong) quality is that he makes the forwards perform better.
“He is a wanderer, an adventurer, he’s always on the move, like a shark. With the ball, often, but also without the ball.
“Donny is also a player who likes to be on the move. For both Donny and Frenkie it is a strength.”
His comments hint at the type of partnership supporters could see at Old Trafford if De Jong and Van de Beek both play together under Ten Hag once again. The Dutch coach knows how to get the best out of both players, as evidenced at Ajax, a prospect that excites United fans.
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