In his first public appearance since the announcement, Ten Hag spoke candidly about the situation during a broadcast for NOS. He expressed his surprise at being approached during his holiday and revealed that the club had considered other candidates, including Thomas Tuchel, before deciding to stick with him.
Despite the FA Cup triumph, the previous season was challenging for United, and there are several issues that both Ten Hag and the club’s new owners, INEOS, need to address. As they prepare for the new campaign, there is immense pressure on Ten Hag to deliver results from the start.
Goal has identified 10 key issues that must be resolved to avoid a repeat of last season’s struggles. With Ten Hag at the helm, United and their fans are hoping for a successful and competitive season ahead.