Erik ten Hag told ‘surprise’ Man United signing can fix dressing room issue Wayne Rooney identified

Erik ten Hag has expressed his expectations for his players in advance of the upcoming Premier League season on numerous occasions. There are both current players and new players who have been signed.

United’s most dreadful top-flight performance in over three decades was their eighth-place finish in the league, which was accompanied by a negative goal difference.

At moments, the absence of leadership was evident. Bruno Fernandes has occasionally served as an example, but his body language has been frequently criticised, as has that of numerous other Old Trafford players.

Ten grandmother is eager to address this issue by enhancing the standards and introducing additional robust characters to the dressing room. When a player is facing adversity, he desires for others to provide support, elevate their standards, and enhance the culture.

“We must improve our consistency,” he stated following the Rangers’ preseason encounter on Saturday. “That pertains to the establishment of an appropriate winning culture.” “When we introduce this into the dressing room… but it is not solely about the dressing room; the standards should be achieved throughout the entire club.”

At the conclusion of the previous season, Wayne Rooney, a renowned member of Manchester United, expressed his dissatisfaction with the team’s leadership. He stated, “I observe the team, and you continue to inquire about the identity of the leader.” Bruno is the commander, but who are the other leaders?

“I made this statement a few weeks ago, when Marcus Rashford was being criticised for his body language.” I believe that this has been his character from the beginning. I am under the impression that he has never been a frequent speaker on the pitch. The senior players must demand that he work harder when he is going through a difficult moment or when you want him to work harder.

“That is the sole aspect of the situation that I fail to perceive.” Every time United concedes a goal, their heads drop too soon, and it appears as though there is no way for them to regain control of the game.

One of the reasons the Dutchman is so eager to reunite with Matthijs de Ligt is his ambition to drive standards. The Bayern Munich defender, who has a strong personality and leadership qualities, collaborated with Ten Hag at Ajax.

Didi Hamann, a former German international, has carefully observed De Ligt in the past few years and is of the opinion that he would contribute drive and authority to the United team if a deal were to be completed. United are rumoured to have already reached an agreement on personal terms with the Netherlands centre-back in anticipation of a prospective £45 million transfer.

Hamann, a former Liverpool and Newcastle midfielder, stated, “Matthijs de Ligt had a difficult start at Bayern Munich, and he sustained an injury. However, in the past six months, he has been the most dependable defender they have had when he formed a partnership with Eric Dier.”

“Bayern’s decision to release De Ligt is unexpected, and I am not surprised that an individual is willing to pay the sum.” He has demonstrated exceptional intelligence, and I admire his leadership.

“Manchester United is currently linked with numerous players, including Jarrad Branthwaite. I believe that there is a significant development at the club.” I do not believe that it is possible to return from a fifth-place, sixth-place, or seventh-place finish to a top-four finish in a single transfer. However, I believe that they may be much closer with him [De Ligt] in the team.

“I believe he has the potential to be a player who can assist him, as he is a leader.” I believe that he enhances the performance of other athletes. He is exceedingly dependable. He is fast. Powerful is his nature. He is a physically active and robust performer. I am taken aback by Bayern’s willingness to release him; however, I am confident that Manchester United will acquire an exceptional player if they do acquire him.