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.
30.06.2022 - 21:33 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Manchester United continue to step up their pre-season preparations at Carrington and the club's biggest names have yet to lace up their boots this summer.
With five-time Ballon d'Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo and other players involved in the June internationals to return before an upcoming tour to Thailand, Australia and Norway, there has been a rather youthful feel to these opening sessions under Erik ten Hag. Indeed, his initial group included 28 players with 18 academy graduates.
As such, there has been a golden opportunity for the next generation to enjoy priceless time with Ten Hag before his attentions are, naturally, shifted to Ronaldo and co. Here are four things that Manchester Evening News spotted on day four at Carrington including a moment to savour for Charlie Savage.
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Having forged an immense reputation for his coaching, Ten Hag will have a simple remit when it comes to making his mark on the training ground. Of course, work in the transfer market will have an equally important role to play, but the Dutchman has already shown to be hands-on with his sessions. His demands and expectations are sky high, while the mood has also seemingly been improved. A fantastic moment showing Ten Hag embrace Savage proves that and it was far from isolated.
As mentioned above, there are few senior players on the training ground right now - with David de Gea and some others being the exceptions - but returning Donny van de Beek is there and supporters have shown a clear interest in how the Dutchman has been getting on. It has been a testing time for Van de Beek two years on from his switch from Ajax, but as a welcome and familiar
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