Manchester United star reveals Erik ten Hag has made key change in style

Manchester United summer signing Matthijs de Ligt has revealed how Erik ten Hag works as a manager and how the Premier League differs from Dutch football. 

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag was re-united with Matthijs de Ligt this summer after their time in Amsterdam Ajax.

The former Ajax coach made the Dutch defender captain who famously led the Dutch side to the Champions League semi-finals in 2018.

De Ligt has since played in Italy for Juventus and in Germany for Bayern Munich, gaining strong experience and medals since departing Amsterdam.

At 25, the former Bayern Munich star looks a solid fit for this United side, which desperately needs more leaders.

Ten Hag hopes his former captain can rally his new teammates and help turn around form to secure the Dutch coach’s future at Old Trafford.

Ahead of Manchester United’s Europa League fixture against FC Porto this evening, De Ligt has revealed what it’s like working with the Red Devils’ boss again.

Matthijs De Ligt reveals how Erik ten Hag has changed as manager at Manchester United

The former Ajax star was keen to reunite with Ten Hag this summer and will no doubt be keen to support the under-fire coach.

speculation is rife on the Dutch Coadch’s position at Old Trafford but several players have worked under him before and will be keen to show their support for the 56-year-old coach.

De Ligt has revealed how Ten Hag differs in Manchester from the management style he experienced with him at Ajax.

Speaking about the Dutch Coach as per the Mirror, De Ligt said: “Yes, for the most part. But the resilience in the Eredivisie is very different than here in the Premier League.

“Every club here has a manager at a very high tactical level, and you have to be able to respond to that.”