Manchester United defender Luke Shaw believes the staff has already taken strides ahead throughout their brief time under new supervisor Erik ten Hag.
The Dutchman has been put in on the helm, charged with recovering from United’s worst ever Premier League season and making them aggressive once more.
The early indicators are good, with United successful their first two matches under Ten Hag on their pre-season tour. That included the 4-0 thumping of arch rivals Liverpool in Bangkok earlier than one other snug victory over Melbourne Victory in Australia.
Speaking on the begin to life under the brand new supervisor at Man Utd, Shaw might already see the constructive adjustments that have been made.
“We can’t be satisfied anymore with how the team had been going,” he informed United’s official web site.
“It’s not where the club should be and we know the levels have had to take a massive step in terms of higher intensity and what we’re supposed to be doing and I think from the start of the last two weeks, especially in training, it’s definitely a big improvement.Â
“And even within the video games, I believe you may see issues that in all probability you haven’t seen earlier than, so I believe there are issues to look ahead to.
“I think the manager knows what the team needs and he has his own style and how he wants to manage and all the players have really taken it on board and they’re really enjoying it.
“He may be very hands-on and he takes numerous the periods. He’s concerned lots and if he sees folks aren’t hitting the requirements that he desires in coaching he’ll ensure that they know. I believe that’s good as a result of he retains the requirements excessive.”
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Shaw added: “The supervisor calls for extra and we have to be higher and higher. After the primary recreation he mentioned to the press and he additionally mentioned it to us as effectively that there have been errors made that we have to enhance on, not simply individually however as a staff as effectively.
“He’s spoken a lot about the team and the structure and the way he wants to play. It’s a lot of details, but details win games and with his philosophy and the way he wants to play, we need to listen.
“It’s actually good to have an thought of what the supervisor desires and it’s right down to us to go and present that on the pitch. And like I mentioned, there may be nonetheless way more to come back from us and that is solely the beginning.”