United's next manager has finally surfaced and Ajax boss Ten hach has arrived at Old Trafford.
After joining the problematic Red Devils, Tenhach's first days will be very busy.
So what will be the 52-year-old manager's top priority? Next, I list five things he should do first.
Bring in a backstab
Since Carrick or earlier Keane, United have indeed been a quality defender. While some commentators have claimed that United have the potential to compete for the title after signing Ronaldo, cautious professionals believe they need a midfielder rather than a goalscorer.
Neither Fred nor McTominay was a qualified candidate. Nemanja Matic is 33 years old and is said to be leaving the team at the end of the season. James Garner performed well on a one-and-a-half-year loan spell at Nottingham Forest, but it will take time for him to become a United starter and he is more used as the No. 8.
Overall, United desperately need an expert at the back post, and Tenhach's roster must have one on his list.
Quickly decided on C Ronaldo's whereabouts
When you buy the world's most recognizable star, all the focus of this season at Old Trafford will be on Cristiano Ronaldo. His feedback to the club is complex. On the one hand, his contributions on the defensive end have been criticized, and on the other hand, 18 goals in 33 games is a steady return, although it is the lowest number of goals scored since the 05-06 season.
In dealing with the Portuguese legend, Tenhart faces a tricky problem. Although his personal ability is still online, United's attack has deteriorated significantly since his return. While Tenhach likes dynamic, oppressive play, Ronaldo's days at Old Trafford may not be too long.
Establish a clear way of playing
As interim manager, Lonnick failed to instill his tactical philosophy into United, and the players allegedly did not accept his views. And as the official manager, Tenhach should have this time and opportunity.
He needs to assess a clear squad as soon as possible, clean up those players who don't fit his tactical structure, and pinch the remaining players into an effective whole. United's squad does not lack the strength of the cadres, but the successive changes of manager have left the players a little confused. The Dutch had to quickly follow through on their own playing style
Clean up redundancy
This is actually a topic that Manchester United fans have been talking about for many years, but with little success. There have always been sporadic departures of players, such as James and Smalling, but the club has never continued to carry out a large-scale purge of players who do not meet the team's standards.
It will be part of Tenhach's job this season, with player contracts for pogba, Mata, Learned, Cavani and Grant expiring. But the former Ajax manager needs some courage because there are many people who are useless in addition to players whose contracts expire.
Nemanja Matic has already expressed a desire to leave the team, while Anthony Martial's performance on loan at Sevilla has not been ideal. Phil Jones has returned, but has been sitting on the bench since his excellent performance in the FA Cup. Ten years after joining the club, his future could be elsewhere.
United have a rare chance of a purge this summer, and Tenhach should take advantage of it.
Pick the goalkeeper
De Gea's performance is there for all to see, without him, United may not be able to get 7th right now. But there are still doubts about the choice of the team's goalkeeper.
Dean Henderson was given a chance late last season, but coronavirus and injuries have dampened his upward momentum. Multiple loan transfers about him have been rejected, which is believed to be the team considering his future.
Before letting the potential star leave the team, Tenhach needs to fully evaluate Henderson. Similarly, he must evaluate De Gea to decide whether he is the right fit for his tactical system. The Dutch favour the kind of goalkeeper who can pass the ball, which is not De Gea's strong suit. The goalkeeper will be a notable position.
summary
These are just a few things Tenhach urgently needs to do. With the exception of one midfielder, this article does not mention potential transfer behavior. The future of players who want to leave the team like Marcus Rashford needs to be considered, and decisions need to be made about returning loan players, young players and the appointment of coaching staff.
Tenhach took on probably the most difficult job at the club, and it's not known how long he'll be able to hold out.