Luke Shaw has offered in-depth analysis of Erik ten Hag's enhanced preseason training sessions at Man United.
Luke Shaw at work.
Luke Shaw of Manchester United has praised Erik ten Hag's preseason practice sessions.
United's preseason officially started on June 27, therefore Ten Hag has got three weeks to prepare his team. The players are believed to have responded favorably to Ten Hag's training sessions since United is presently on their summer tour.
Ten Hag has been clear in his directions during training and hasn't been afraid to halt workouts if he feels like they aren't being followed. Even though one source called some of his session communication "blunt," his strategy appears to be effective.
Before United takes on Brighton in their inaugural Premier League match, they have three more weeks of training under Ten Hag. United still has preseason games against Rayo Vallecano, Aston Villa, Atletico Madrid, and Crystal Palace.
The upcoming months will reveal whether Ten Hag's training sessions have had a substantial impact. However, there has been encouraging feedback from the team's players, and Shaw is the most recent player to laud Ten Hag in the locker room.
When Shaw was questioned about Ten Hag's influence this weekend, he offered details about the Dutchman's practice sessions. Shaw told United's internal media, "We can't be content with how the team has been performing any longer.
"It's not where the club should be, and we know the standards have had to step up significantly in terms of higher intensity and what we're supposed to be doing. But I think from the beginning of the last two weeks, especially in training, it's obviously a tremendous improvement.
"I think there are things to look forward to, and even in the games, I think you could see things that you probably haven't seen before. I believe that the manager is aware of the team's demands and that he has his own management style, which all of the players have embraced and are thoroughly enjoying.
He attends many of the seminars and is quite hands-on. He is heavily involved, and if he notices that trainees aren't meeting the standards he desires, he will make sure they are informed. That's advantageous, in my opinion, as he maintains high standards.
"The management has higher expectations, thus we must continually improve. After the first game, he told the press and us both that there were mistakes committed and that we needed to get better—not just as a team, but also as individuals.
He has talked extensively about the team, the hierarchy, and the style of play he prefers. There are many specifics, but specifics win games, so we must pay attention given his ideology and preferred style of play.
"Having a sense of what the manager wants is incredibly beneficial, and it's up to us to demonstrate it on the field. Additionally, as I previously stated, this is merely the beginning for us.
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