Ferdinand claims Ten Hag must copy Klopp transformation of Liverpool star for Man Utd blueprint Rio Ferdinand has set out a clear six-point plan for how he thinks Erik ten Hag can return Manchester United to their former heights. United are nearing the 10-year anniversary of Sir Alex Ferguson leaving and the club have failed to progress since. Indeed, Ten Hag will be the sixth manager to try to restore the Red Devils to where they once were. Ralf Rangnick is currently in interim charge following the sacking of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in November. However, Man Utd’s latest campaign is fizzling out by the week. Saturday’s 3-1 defeat to Arsenal was their second in a row and their fourth in seven matches. They now run the risk of finishing outside the Premier League’s top six – let alone making the top four and next season’s Champions League. United revealed clarity over their future on Thursday by announcing Ajax boss Ten Hag as their new boss. And speaking to BT Sport, ex-United defender Ferdinand announced his six-part plan for the Dutchman. The pundit’s remit focuses on the culture at Man Utd, recruitment, a clear playing style, developing youth and first-team players and a structural reset. On the culture at United, Ferdinand said: “I mean having areas where there’s discipline. Having players made accountable on and off the pitch. “You need consequences when things aren’t going right. “I don’t feel that there’s a fear factor from any player, that if they do something wrong, step out of line or don’t adhere to tactical strategies someone will come down hard on them.” Ferdinand then moved onto his issues with his former side’s style of play. United have faced criticism for their style of play, with Scott McTominay particularly forceful after the Arsenal defeat. Ferdinand pointed to Thiago Alcantara as a prime example of how Ten Hag should work. The Spaniard’s calm presence and silky passing in midfield catches the eye. Nevertheless, he works hard under Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp. Ferdinand outlines Ten Hag, Man Utd blueprint “You have players who don’t run around – that’s not their best asset – you’ve got to get them doing that,” the pundit said. “Look at Manchester City, Bernado Silva, Thiago at Liverpool. “They’re players you don’t associate with hard work. “But, you watch them play, they get around that pitch, they put pressure on people and make sure that you can’t come off the pitch and fire at them that they’re not working hard enough or not putting in the mileage.” Ten Hag will step into Old Trafford with six players likely to leave upon the expiry of their contracts. Paul Pogba, Jesse Lingard and Juan Mata are among them as United face a rebuild. Man Utd task at hand Rangnick said after Tuesday’s 4-0 defeat to Liverpool that United are six years away from matching the title-chasing Reds. As for who Ten Hag could bring in to stamp his mark on the squad, he reportedly wants a new midfielder and a striker. But, there are players in the squad who could be looking to show their worth too. Donny van de Beek starred for Ten Hag at Ajax before moving to United, where he has struggled. Meanwhile, Marcus Rashford’s form has dropped off this season. The post Ferdinand claims Ten Hag must copy Klopp transformation of Liverpool star for Man Utd blueprint appeared first on TEAMtalk.

Rio Ferdinand has set out a clear six-point plan for how he thinks Erik ten Hag can return Manchester United to their former heights.

United are nearing the 10-year anniversary of Sir Alex Ferguson leaving and the club have failed to progress since. Indeed, Ten Hag will be the sixth manager to try to restore the Red Devils to where they once were.

Ralf Rangnick is currently in interim charge following the sacking of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in November. However, Man Utd’s latest campaign is fizzling out by the week.

Saturday’s 3-1 defeat to Arsenal was their second in a row and their fourth in seven matches. They now run the risk of finishing outside the Premier League’s top six – let alone making the top four and next season’s Champions League.

United revealed clarity over their future on Thursday by announcing Ajax boss Ten Hag as their new boss.

And speaking to BT Sport, ex-United defender Ferdinand announced his six-part plan for the Dutchman. The pundit’s remit focuses on the culture at Man Utd, recruitment, a clear playing style, developing youth and first-team players and a structural reset.

On the culture at United, Ferdinand said: “I mean having areas where there’s discipline. Having players made accountable on and off the pitch.

“You need consequences when things aren’t going right.

“I don’t feel that there’s a fear factor from any player, that if they do something wrong, step out of line or don’t adhere to tactical strategies someone will come down hard on them.”

Ferdinand then moved onto his issues with his former side’s style of play. United have faced criticism for their style of play, with Scott McTominay particularly forceful after the Arsenal defeat.

Ferdinand pointed to Thiago Alcantara as a prime example of how Ten Hag should work. The Spaniard’s calm presence and silky passing in midfield catches the eye.

Nevertheless, he works hard under Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp.

Ferdinand outlines Ten Hag, Man Utd blueprint

“You have players who don’t run around – that’s not their best asset – you’ve got to get them doing that,” the pundit said.

“Look at Manchester City, Bernado Silva, Thiago at Liverpool.

“They’re players you don’t associate with hard work. “But, you watch them play, they get around that pitch, they put pressure on people and make sure that you can’t come off the pitch and fire at them that they’re not working hard enough or not putting in the mileage.”

Ten Hag will step into Old Trafford with six players likely to leave upon the expiry of their contracts.

Paul Pogba, Jesse Lingard and Juan Mata are among them as United face a rebuild.

Man Utd task at hand

Rangnick said after Tuesday’s 4-0 defeat to Liverpool that United are six years away from matching the title-chasing Reds.

As for who Ten Hag could bring in to stamp his mark on the squad, he reportedly wants a new midfielder and a striker.

But, there are players in the squad who could be looking to show their worth too.

Donny van de Beek starred for Ten Hag at Ajax before moving to United, where he has struggled.

Meanwhile, Marcus Rashford’s form has dropped off this season.

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