Erik Ten Hag unveils his primary objective for Manchester United as the new season approaches

• Manchester United head into the new Premier League season looking to improve on their shambolic display from last season
• The Premier League powerhouse could only muster an eight-place finish following a largely lacklustre outing last season
• Coach of the side, Erik ten Hag, has shared his primary objective for his team ahead of the commencement of the new football campaign

Erik ten Hag seems to have a clear vision as he aims to enhance his team's overall performance ahead of the new season.

The Manchester United manager saw his team struggle to secure an eighth-place finish in the Premier League but still managed to achieve an unexpected FA Cup victory.

However, as the preseason nears its end and the new season approaches, ten Hag's plans and strategies for his team are becoming increasingly evident.

Erik ten Hag arrives ahead of Manchester United's training session at UCLA Campus on August 02, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. Image: Ash Donelon.
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The former Ajax coach has outlined what he considers to be the ultimate objective for the upcoming season.

Ten Hag shares plan for Man United

In an interview with the BBC, the 54-year-old emphasised that his focus is on implementing the team's new project above all else.

The Dutch manager highlighted that advancing this project is more important than any personal accolades his side might pursue this season.

"We aim to build better teams and develop better players to achieve greater success. We’ve won two trophies, but our ambitions remain high," Ten Hag stated."I firmly believe it’s possible to win another trophy, but that’s not my primary goal. It’s not about me; it’s about the club. The club must come first. Everyone needs to align with this greater purpose. It’s about unity and collective effort to achieve at the highest level.""I understand my role here is to win and to advance this project. I’m committed to moving forward and securing more trophies. I wasn’t waiting for a call because I knew this project was progressing in the right direction. After winning two trophies, I was focused on preparing for the new season. Of course, I took a break; it was a demanding season."

According to data courtesy of Fotmob, ten Hag has led Manchester United to two titles since his appointment in 2022. He is now on the brink of securing a third, with the Community Shield—the opening trophy of the 2024/25 season—on the horizon.

Ten Hag blamed for pre-season loss

Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Manchester United's 2024/25 season began on a disappointing note with a defeat to Rosenborg, and manager Erik ten Hag has been bashed by the club’s fans for the defeat.

The Dutch manager, who featured five first-team regulars from last season, lost by a last-minute goal by Noah Holm.

Though it was only a friendly match, the result drew significant criticism from both Ten Hag and the fans, particularly since the Premier League team conceded more than 20 shots during the game.

Source: TUKO.co.ke