Marcus Rashford will seek greater clarity on his role at Manchester United when Erik ten Hag takes over as manager.
06.04.2022 - 16:03 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Erik ten Hag will have to create a united spirit and siege mentality if he is succeed as Manchester United's next permanent manager.
That is according to former United midfielder Luke Chadwick. The 41-year-old, who started his career at Old Trafford ahead of leaving the club in 2004, has made the admission following news that some players within the Reds dressing room believe appointing Ten Hag would be an 'underwhelming' decision.
As revealed by the Manchester Evening News on Monday, there is understood to be a dressing room split concerning the possibility of Ten Hag taking charge this summer. The Dutchman has overseen an excellent job at Ajax and has earned the opportunity to take charge one of Europe's big-name giants.
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If appointed as Ralf Rangnick's successor, Ten Hag will be tasked with overseeing a huge rebuilding project, with radical changes needed at Old Trafford this summer and beyond. For Chadwick, though, building a strong team spirit and togetherness should be towards the top of his priority list.
"There's always uncertainty when a new manager comes in," Chadwick told CaughtOffside. "Player leaks about who they want coming in – it's not something that should be happening at a club like Manchester United.
"Where they're coming from I have no idea, but it's up to the new manager to come in and show the players what he is, what he's all about, and win them over. At the same time, though, you expect professional footballers to give it everything they've got to try and work for a manager and buy into their ideas.
"I'm sure every single member of staff and every player at the club will want to be
Marcus Rashford will seek greater clarity on his role at Manchester United when Erik ten Hag takes over as manager.
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