United kicked off their 2024/25 season with a narrow 1-0 victory over Fulham, but their initial momentum soon waned following disappointing losses to Brighton and Liverpool. With only three games played, the Red Devils are eager to turn things around, prompting Ten Hag to devise a new three-part strategy.
According to the Daily Mail, the Dutch manager has emphasized the need for increased aggression on the field. He is focused on boosting the team’s goal-scoring while tightening their defense. With five goals conceded in the first three games, improving their defensive performance is now a top priority.
The second aspect of Ten Hag’s plan centers on enhancing ball possession. United held 56.8% possession against Fulham, 51.8% against Brighton, and 52.8% against Liverpool, but Ten Hag seeks to maintain control more effectively.
Thirdly, Ten Hag wants his players to improve their positional awareness. This issue became apparent during the Brighton match when Joao Pedro was left unmarked in the box, leading to his decisive late goal.
Former United striker Louis Saha has cautioned that the upcoming match against Southampton could be crucial for Ten Hag’s future. The Dutch coach and his team will be looking to turn their fortunes around with a strong performance as they face Southampton away this Saturday.
Manchester United performance and stats
Manchester United is currently 14th in the Premier League with 3 points.
In the last 3 games, it has won once and lost twice. In its last match, Manchester United lost 0-3 against Liverpool.
It has a negative goal difference after scoring 2 goals and conceding 5.
Manchester United will play the next match in Premier League against Southampton on Saturday 14th of September in Southampton. The prediction is Manchester United winning the match.
