Shortly Announced As Manchester United Manager, Erik Ten Hag's Video Discusses Tactics At Ajax Suddenly Viral

Manchester United's new manager, Erik ten Hag. (Photo: Twitter @ManUtd)

JAKARTA – The coach of Ajax Amsterdam, Erik ten Hag, was officially appointed as the new manager of Manchester United on Thursday, April 21 yesterday. He will take over as interim manager, Ralf Rangnick, in June.

This announcement was greeted with joy by the Red Devils fans. The excitement of Manchester United supporters following Erik ten Hag's announcement as new manager continues.

The age the club management made the announcement to recruit Erik ten Hag, the curiosity of all the Red Devils fans immediately overflowed. They browse the internet to find out more about the profile of the new tactician of the club they idolize.

The search on the internet led them to a video where Erik ten Hag was discussing one of his tactics against PSV. The video immediately became the center of attention and has been viewed 1.1 million times on social media Twitter.

In the video, Ten Haag is known to discuss off-the-ball moves with incredible knowledge and detail.

"You see that in the movement without the ball. (This tactic) Liverpool are the masters, creating space for each other by running without the ball," says ten Hag in the video.

"Because (Dusan) Tadic went wide, opened up midfield and Joel (Veltman) gave the ball at the right time to Donny. It created a three-versus-two situation in the middle."

"(Donny) Van de Beek, (Kasper) Dolberg and (Quincy) Promes against Luckassen and Dumfries. To destroy your opponent, you need to run without the ball. That is the key to success."

At least the insight into Ten Hag's tactics in the video can make MU supporters more confident. This 52-year-old man is expected to provide changes in the body of the Red Devils.

Erik Ten Hag signed a contract until 2025 with the option of an extension for another year. He will become Manchester United's fifth permanent manager since Sir Alex Ferguson retired in 2013.