Luke Chadwick, a former Man Utd midfielder, was happy with the positive performance and chose two players who stood out in his new tactical setup.
Chadwick spoke exclusively to CaughtOffside and praised Fred and Jadon Sancho. Fans will be hopeful that they can finally reach their full potential under Ten Hag.
Chadwick, an ex-Red Devil, was encouraged by the quick impact Ten Hag seemed to make at the club. He said that a performance like this could be crucial for improving the mood at club after a hard few years.
Chadwick stated that he thought it was a significant result, even though it was a preseason friendly. It was Erik ten Hag’s debut game as Manchester United manager. We needed to get off to a positive beginning with a difference in the style and play.
: “Fred and Sancho looked their best and the young players brought a little joy to the team. Although the result was not significant, the way the players performed was very encouraging. Ten Hag has made a good start and it’s something that Ten Hag can build upon. We can expect more players to come in, and more positive energy moving forward.
: “I believe if Liverpool won 4-0, we’d see lots of negativity. So I think this is a very positive result for Ten Hag. Because there hasn’t been a positive mood at the club in a while, we need to see more of it.
: “The young players increase the number of options. Although I doubt any of them will play in the Premier League, it does add to what is already there. That’s what fans want to see. The club’s history is built on promoting from the academy. It’s wonderful to see that this production line is still in place.
: “I think it could add something for older players as also – that youthful enthusiasm may rub off on the older player and of course, the younger players can learn from the older ones as well.”
MUFC will host a friendly against Melbourne Victory tomorrow. They’ll also be meeting Premier League rivals Aston Villa and Crystal Palace in the pre-season.