Erik Ten Hag has 7 issues that need to be done immediately to resolve the rapidly growing crisis at Manchester United .

Manchester United has had a rough start to the new season, leaving coach Erik Ten Hag with a dense list of things to do to get the “Red Devils” back on track. No matter what Erik Ten Hag says in public, his Manchester United is currently in a quagmire, when the “red devils” lost 3 matches in the first 5 rounds in the Premier League.

Coach Erik Ten Hag denied that MU was in crisis in the first weeks of the season. However, that was clearly shown on the field when MU ranked 13th in the Premier League with only 6 points out of a total of 15 possible points. It doesn’t look like things will get any easier in the future for Ten Hag.

Ten Hag must do 7 things to get MU back on track. PHOTO: MIRROR

Ten Hag’s team faces a difficult away trip when they meet Bayern Munich in the opening match of the Champions League group stage at 2:00 a.m. on September 21, while MU ‘s ιnjury list shows no signs of getting any less. . Coach Erik Ten Hag needs 7 things to do to help his team escape their current difficult situation.

1. Make Marcus Rashford “shoot” again

There is simply no arguing that Marcus Rashford was one of the best players in the Premier League last season for MU. The striker who grew up from MU’s youth training academy had the best season of his career, scoring 30 goals and 11 assists last season for the “red devils”.

Rashford has not been able to achieve the same high level of form this season. Rashford has only had one goal so far, even though he was absent for only 7 minutes in MU’s past 5 matches.

The fault is not entirely Rashford’s, as he played in a position that is not his forte in recent matches. It seems that Rashford’s performance is the key to helping MU return to the race. Therefore, Ten Hag needs to help Rashford regain high form as soon as possible.

Rashford has had difficulty scoring goals this season. PHOTO: GETTY

2. Make a decision about Casemiro

Another Red Devils star who has not achieved the expected performance is Brazilian midfielder Casemiro. Casemiro has proven himself worth every penny since joining Old Trafford from Real Madrid last season.

Casemiro’s presence as a defensive midfielder is very important for MU, and Casemiro also scored many important goals for the team. However, this season, there has been a completely different Casemiro.

The 31-year-old Brazilian midfielder is no longer a “monster” standing in front of the MU defense. The constant speed of ball circulation and the need for unlimited physical resources in the Premier League seem to make Casemiro no longer able to keep up. Former player Gabby Agbonlahor said that Casemiro is playing like a 45-year-old.

Simply put, coach Erik Ten Hag needs to make a decision with Casemiro, whether it’s “inviting” Casemiro to sit down and talk about his role on the team or removing him from MU’s starting lineup.

3. Enhance defense ability

One of MU’s main weaknesses this season is their inability to keep a clean sheet. MU has conceded 10 goals in 5 matches and only had a clean sheet in 1 match. Only Wolves and Burnley have had a worse defense than Ten Hag’s side during the opening weeks of the season. For a team aiming to at least secure a place in the Champions League, that is not enough.

It is worth mentioning that last season, MU flew high thanks to the solidity of the defense, while the offense scored few goals and relied heavily on Rashford. There are a few reasons leading to the decline of MU’s defense this season, including the fact that many players are injured, making the back four unstable.

Andre Onana conceded 10 goals in 5 matches this season. PHOTO: GETTY

However, Ten Hag was forced to find a solution, despite the MU defense crisis due to ιnjury. Will Ten Hag bring former captain Harry Maguire back to the starting lineup or make a slight adjustment in the system to make their defense better protected?

4. Wing striker

Ten Hag also had difficulty in the right wing striker position when both Antony and Jadon Sancho were unavailable for different reasons. The only right winger that MU has at the moment is young Uruguayan player Facundo Pellestri, while both Alejandro Garnacho and Bruno Fernandes are played out of position.

While that may work in the short term, it will never be a long-term solution for the Reds. Once again, Erik Ten Hag needs to change the tactical system so that MU is not too dependent on the flanks, while Antony or Sancho continue to sit out.

5. Determine your playing style

Currently, MU does not have a fixed playing style. While Manchester City and Arsenal have a consistent approach, MU seems to have not found the optimal squad. That makes them look extremely disjointed, especially when defending.

It may not be entirely Ten Hag’s fault that he does not have enough players to choose from for his squad. But Ten Hag needs to change to suit the people he currently has on hand, instead of choosing players “on his side”.

6. Revive the team spirit

Erik Ten Hag still has a lot of work to do when it comes to the psychology of MU players. Up until now this season, the “Red Devils” do not seem to have any positive reactions if they are given the lead by the opponent.

Ten Hag must clearly determine MU’s playing style, instead of trying to experiment. PHOTO: GETTY

Against Tottenham and Brighton, MU could not come back from the lead. MU only defeated Nottingham Forest in a reverse position due to some controversial decisions by the referee. MU needs to have a calmer and more determined attitude once they concede first.

The main responsibility belongs to Ten Hag because he must prepare for every situation that can happen during a match. He must do it right before the match, as well as convey his message to his students at each moment of the match.

7. “Clean the medical room”

Ten Hag doesn’t have a magic wand to heal his players’ injuries, but he needs to do all he can to reduce injuries within the team. MU currently has 8 first team players out of action due to ιnjury.

Right-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka became the latest person to have problems ahead of MU’s trip to Germany to face Bayern Munich in the Champions League. Injuries are an inevitable part of football , but Ten Hag had to look closely at why they happened with such frequency in his team from the start of the season.

Whether the reason for MU’s problems is the club’s training schedule or the large number of matches, Erik Ten Hag needs to change his approach when MU players train at Carrington or rotate players. a little more in matches.