Man Utd fans hail Ten Hag’s brilliant tactical change against Brentford with boss FINALLY working out how to use star
MANCHESTER UNITED fans have hailed Erik ten Hag for his tactical tweak against Brentford.
The Dutchman switched up his formula by playing Marcel Sabitzer in a more advanced role than in previous matches.
And the move worked wonders as his cushioned header set up Marcus Rashford’s winner against the Bees.
Sabitzer, on loan from Bayern Munich, struggled to stamp his mark on the game against Newcastle at the weekend.
Seeing this, Ten Hag tweaked the roles of his midfield for the Brentford test, having Sabitzer play further forward while Bruno Fernandes dropped deeper.
And following the 1-0 win, fans praised Ten Hag for the switch.
One fan said: “What a game yesterday. Brilliant performances from the team. Glad to see Ten Hag change his ways about the striker and the formation played was brilliant.
“We had the right players for the formation and we have the flexibility of interchanging Sabitzer and Bruno’s positions.”
A second typed: “Erik ten Hag knows what he’s talking about! Those players are all absolute game-changers who can shake up any opposition.”
A third commented: “Thought Marcel Sabitzer had his best game United yet tonight due to the type of role he was given by Ten Hag.”
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A fourth added: “I thought Sabitzer was better advanced up the pitch probably his best game so far.
“Bruno was also brilliant last night & McTominay defensively made two or three big tackles in our own box.”
Ten Hag himself was happy with the improved performances from a number of stars, most notably Sabitzer and Jadon Sancho.
He said: “was really happy with the performance from Jadon Sancho, Antony and Marcel Sabitzer because all game they were a threat and they can do it.
“The return of Anthony Martial can help us so we have options there.”