BREAKING NEWS: “Erik ten Hag enjoys creating conflict with players he dislikes. He’s treating this player similarly to how he handled Sancho and Ronaldo, which could lead to the player’s departure from the club soon.”

Paul Scholes recently shared his thoughts on the dynamic between Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag and key players, particularly in light of United’s uncertain start to the Premier League season. United’s struggles were highlighted in their goalless draw against Crystal Palace, adding to concerns about the team’s performance under Ten Hag.

Scholes, a Manchester United legend, pointed out that Ten Hag seemed eager to replace Harry Maguire with Matthijs de Ligt. Maguire has been under intense scrutiny over the last two years, facing consistent criticism from fans and analysts.

His future at the club has been questioned with every passing season. This summer, Ten Hag made a decisive move by signing De Ligt for £43 million, which Scholes interprets as part of a long-term strategy to phase out Maguire from the starting lineup.

During the Overlap Fan Debate, Scholes remarked that Ten Hag “couldn’t wait to get De Ligt in ahead of Maguire,” suggesting the manager had been planning this switch for a while. Despite De Ligt’s arrival, Scholes expressed doubts about the defender being a major upgrade over Maguire, saying, “He might be slightly better, but not to the extent where you think, ‘Wow.’” Scholes’ remarks highlight how even high-profile signings in top-level football may not always bring about the transformative impact that fans expect.

Additionally, Scholes commented on Ten Hag’s cautious approach to integrating new signings into the squad. He referred to how Manuel Ugarte, another recent signing, was introduced during the Liverpool game but then left for international duty with Uruguay, delaying his full integration into the team. Scholes explained that this is often the case with South American players, who sometimes return late from international duty and are expected to play immediately upon return.

Scholes also pointed out Ten Hag’s questionable decision-making, citing De Ligt’s time at Bayern Munich when he was benched in favor of Eric Dier without a clear explanation. Scholes questioned whether Ten Hag’s reluctance to rotate the squad is hindering its potential.

The discussion sparked debate among fans, with one commenting that while Scholes was a great player, his managerial opinions might not be as strong. In the end, Scholes’ views offer insight into United’s challenges under Ten Hag, though the long-term effects of these decisions are yet to be seen.

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