Erik Ten Hag doesn't United players rest, that's why they are doing well

Manchester United was given a humbling reception on the opening weekend of the Premier League season by Brentford, who blew them apart with a heavy 4-0 defeat that reminded new manager Erik Ten Hag of how hefty the task was.

In an instant response since then, Ten Hag has come to terms it the abilities of his current squad including the summer additions, and how to get the best out of them while also instilling his philosophy on the team in a bid to create a new identity at Old Trafford.

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The Dutchman has over the last four months, further spread his influence across the team to build one voice and enhance the Unity within the club. He has picked out what many believe to be his preferred eleven consistently for several matches and they've delivered on his trust.

One of the key components of his starting setup is Portuguese international, Diogo Dalot who plays at the right back position. A series of loan spell away from Old Trafford during his early years at the club ended last season and has quickly fought his way into the starting position.

WHAT HAS TEN HAG DONE TO IMPROVE THE TEAM?

According to his starting right-back, Dalot, Ten Hag demands a lot more from them than ever before and with him, they feel and see a lot of space for improvements in their gameplay. He added that he loves the Ten Hag approach as this is the way he likes to work and loves how it gives him more responsibility to keep improving.