Category: Erik ten Hag

Ajax Amsterdam

Matthijs de Ligt Scout Report – How Good Was He As Ajax Captain?

Over the past few years, we’ve witnessed a huge amount of young talents getting all the attention from the biggest European clubs.…

February 10, 2025

Alfred Schreuder

The Total Football Analysis Interview: Ben Jackson – Alfred Schreuder, Vincent Kompany, and all things Belgian football

In this podcast, Adam Scully sat down with Ben Jackson from the Belgian Football Podcast to discuss all things football in the…

February 10, 2025

Ajax Amsterdam

David Neres Scouting Report At Ajax 2018/2019: Why Ajax’s Brazilian Shouldn’t Be Overlooked

In Total Football Analysis’ February magazine edition, I analysed some of Eredivisie’s important transfer trends. While youth academy optimisation and scouting around…

February 10, 2025

Ajax Amsterdam

Eredivisie 2021/22: How Ten Hag’s AJAX Overcame PSV Eindhoven To Go Top – Tactical Analysis

Last week’s Eredivisie had one of the biggest games of the season as PSV took on Ajax at Philips Stadion. It was…

August 6, 2024

Erik ten Hag

2023/24 Premier League Tactical Preview: Manchester United

Manchester United come into the season off the back of their most successful season since 2016/17. In Erik Ten Hag’s debut season,…

August 5, 2024

Analysis

Manchester United 2023/24: How can they improve upon stale and stagnant set plays – set-piece analysis

Manchester United have suffered a disappointing start to the season so far, with the worst start to a league campaign in 34…

October 4, 2023

Analysis

Individual errors and structural issues: Manchester United’s UEFA Champions League loss to FC Bayern – tactical analysis

Erik Ten Hag: We have to make our luck. The Red Devils’ 4-3 loss at the Allianz Arena comes after back-to-back 3-1…

September 23, 2023

Erik ten Hag

FA Cup Final 2022/23: How Manchester United can stop Guardiola’s central overloads to deny their rivals a historic treble – tactical preview

The FA Cup final is always a special occasion, but this year’s edition promises to be an even more thrilling clash as…

May 31, 2023

Analysis

How Arsenal’s high pressing tactics caused chaos against a Casemiro-less Manchester United this weekend – tactical analysis

The lively Arsenal‘s destiny may be favourable following their most important match at the Emirates as they breezed over Erik ten Hag’s…

January 24, 2023

Analysis

Premier League 2022/23: Why Arsenal vs Manchester United could be one of the most interesting tactical battles of the season – tactical preview

Christmas has come late for Premier League viewers. Last weekend, a double-derby header took place as Manchester United battled local rivals Manchester…

January 20, 2023

Analysis

Premier League 2022/23: Why United’s win over Tottenham was their best display under ten Hag yet – tactical analysis

Manchester United’s new identity under Erik ten Hag has started to show and their performance against Tottenham Hotspur proved it. The team…

October 21, 2022

Analysis

Premier League 2022/23: Haaland takes over Manchester as City cut United to shreds – tactical analysis

Erling Haaland is nine goals away from last season’s golden boot winning total. There are 30 games left to play. The terminator…

October 4, 2022

Data Analysis

UEFA Europa League 2022/23: Man United vs Real Sociedad – data viz, stats and insights

Thursday evening saw Man United vs Real Sociedad in the UEFA Europa League. We’ve broken down all the key stats for you…

September 10, 2022

Arsenal

Premier League 2022/23: Man United vs Arsenal – data viz, stats and insights

Sunday saw Man United vs Arsenal in the Premier League. We’ve broken down all the key stats for you to digest in this…

September 6, 2022

Analysis

Premier League: How ten Hag’s tactical perseverance trumped Arteta’s admirable naivety – tactical analysis

Albeit somewhat of an ode to a previous era, Manchester United versus Arsenal still remains one of the most bitter fixtures in…

September 6, 2022

Brendan Rodgers

Premier League 2022/23: Leicester vs Man United – data viz, stats and insights

Thursday night saw Leicester vs Man United in the Premier League. We’ve broken down all the key stats for you to digest…

September 3, 2022

Analysis

Premier League 2022/23: How Man United’s quick transitions proved too much for Leicester City’s defensive frailties – tactical analysis

On Thursday night, Man United beat Leicester City one-nil at the King Power stadium. The victory saw Erik ten Hag’s men win…

September 3, 2022

Data Analysis

Premier League 2022/23: Southampton vs Man United – data viz, stats and insights

Saturday saw Southampton vs Man United in the Premier League. We’ve broken down all the key stats for you to digest in…

August 29, 2022

Data Analysis

Premier League 2022/23: Man United vs Liverpool – data viz, stats and insights

Monday night saw Man United vs Liverpool in the Premier League. We’ve broken down all the key stats for you to digest…

August 23, 2022

Erik ten Hag

Premier League 2022/23: Man United – 3 key tactical areas that led to their shock win over Liverpool

How quickly the narrative can change around football. Just 48 hours ago, the perceived chatter surrounding Manchester United was that they were…

August 23, 2022