Man Utd: Erik ten Hag must perform open heart operation

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag must perform an "open heart operation" rather than fixing "minor cosmetic things"

Incoming Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag must perform an "open heart operation" rather than fixing "minor cosmetic things", says interim boss Ralf Rangnick

Ten Hag will take charge at the end of a season that has seen United face strong criticism over performances, Qazet.az reports.

Rangnick said it is "vital" they sign the "best possible players" to change the "attitude and energy".

"We need positive energy for the new team and the new manager," he said.

"If he gets that, if the right lessons are being learned, this could be one of the few good things about the season we are going through.

"At least you know which kind of screws we need to turn, things we need to change, and, if that happens, why should Erik ten Hag not be able to be as successful as he was at Ajax?

"It's not the manager's quality - it's changing all the other things that have brought the club into a position we are in right now.

"The good thing - one of the few - is it's crystal clear. You don't even need glasses to see the problems.

"Now it's only about how you can solve them. Not minor cosmetic things. This is an open heart operation. If everyone realises this has to happen and works together, it doesn't need to take years.

"It can happen within one year. Other clubs have shown it's possible within three transfer windows."