“Erik ten Hag is a perfect match for Manchester United”- Brighton defender Joel Veltman who had played under the Dutch manager in Ajax
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Joel Veltman, Erik ten Hag, and Manchester United
Joel Veltman who moved from Ajax to Brighton and Hove Albion in 2020 is optimistic for Manchester United, claiming that the Red Devils will do great under their new coach Erik ten Hag. He even stated that ten Hag will be a “perfect match” for them.
“I think it’s a good choice only because he’s tactically really good, and I think that’s the most important thing that they need right now,” Veltman told Sky Sports in a recent interview.
Veltman even stated that the Red Devils are already “amazing” and can perform at their “highest level” under ten Hag next season.
“They have the major players, every player showed already they are amazing and can perform well in this league at the highest level, so they just need a gaffer who is like, ‘Guys, you have to do this, this and this.’ He needs time of course, but I think he’s probably the perfect match,” mentioned Veltman.
“Hopefully he will make a team of them. Like OK if you go there, I will go here. Like a harmonica, they call it in Holland so it’s like not loose ends anymore, so hopefully, he will do that next season,” added the Brighton defender.
Joel Veltman believes Erik ten Hag is “the guy” who can help Manchester United in their rebuilding process
Joel Veltman also emphasized the fact that Manchester United fans should not expect immediate success under his former boss and give him some time to settle and rebuild the team according to his philosophy. However, he highlighted that once given the time, the Dutch manager can prove to be the “the guy” who can take the Red Devils to glory.
“He came from Ajax, next season to United, so he did it step by step, and he is still learning. You are still learning every game, but he is still learning as well I think. Hopefully, he will get the time, and he can get to show the players, directors, everybody, and the fans that he is the guy and of course, he needs results,” said Veltman.
“As a gaffer you need results and hopefully they will come to him, but I think it will be fine actually,” concluded the 30-year-old player.
Brighton will host Manchester United in the Premier League this Saturday with the club ninth on the table, five points behind 9th place Wolves who also have a game in hand. Another remaining fixture of Manchester United is also away from home with a trip to Selhurst Park on 22nd May to face Crystal Palace.
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