Potential Ten Hag XI's

[Ramshock]

Can we come up with some good youth centred teams that Ten Hag, should they actually fckin hire him, could field that would actually be competitive enough to get into the CL? We can assume he will want one or two players from Ajax so I myself will be using Timber and Antony.


Try to pick at least 1 up and coming academy star in your first XI

This is the kind of line up I would predict Ten Hag to pick.

Obviously there would be restrictions like current pre Ten Hag United targets and the fact that a few
of Ten Hags best players at Ajax in Mazraoui and Gravenberch seemingly already on their way to Barca or Bayern.

Ive selected Henderson because Ajax and ETH were after him in the last transfer window but I wouldnt be surprised
if Dave keeps his place as he usually seems to do.

To me the full backs are still not up to quality but I think he would pick the two best players on the ball. I cannot see him liking Shaw or AWB at all.

 

[Hammondo]

How is rice a good fit?

 

[Thoms]

I think he will bring Alvarez as well for more balance.

 

[Vidyoyo]

There's more chance of me snagging a date with Georgina Ronaldo than Hannibal being an automatic starter. It'll be Fred and we know it.

 

[3KDré]

Can we come up with some good youth centred teams that Ten Hag, should they actually fckin hire him, could field that would actually be competitive enough to get into the CL? We can assume he will want one or two players from Ajax so I myself will be using Timber and Antony.


Try to pick at least 1 up and coming academy star in your first XI

This is the kind of line up I would predict Ten Hag to pick.

Obviously there would be restrictions like current pre Ten Hag United targets and the fact that a few
of Ten Hags best players at Ajax in Mazraoui and Gravenberch seemingly already on their way to Barca or Bayern.

Ive selected Henderson because Ajax and ETH were after him in the last transfer window but I wouldnt be surprised
if Dave keeps his place as he usually seems to do.

To me the full backs are still not up to quality but I think he would pick the two best players on the ball. I cannot see him liking Shaw or AWB at all.

No chance we are spending £250-£300m.

 

[sincher]

Can we come up with some good youth centred teams that Ten Hag, should they actually fckin hire him, could field that would actually be competitive enough to get into the CL? We can assume he will want one or two players from Ajax so I myself will be using Timber and Antony.


Try to pick at least 1 up and coming academy star in your first XI

This is the kind of line up I would predict Ten Hag to pick.

Obviously there would be restrictions like current pre Ten Hag United targets and the fact that a few
of Ten Hags best players at Ajax in Mazraoui and Gravenberch seemingly already on their way to Barca or Bayern.

Ive selected Henderson because Ajax and ETH were after him in the last transfer window but I wouldnt be surprised
if Dave keeps his place as he usually seems to do.

To me the full backs are still not up to quality but I think he would pick the two best players on the ball. I cannot see him liking Shaw or AWB at all.

Although mostly young, that doesn't look like a very good team to me. It would need upgrades of both full backs to compete at the top level, for starters, as you say. Hannibal is a complete unknown at the top level, Timber not far off too. Anthony and Nunez would be the latest punts, Rice would cost crazy money, and even if he is sold he seems more likely to go elsewhere.

I think the truth is we will not be able to afford another hugely expensive overhaul. We will be best off rebuilding incrementally.

 

[Ramshock]

How is rice a good fit?

Did you read the whole post mate?

 

[Ramshock]

No chance we are spending £250-£300m.

where you getting 300m from? 200 would be closer

 

[bucky]

Robert Sánchez

Laird - Varane - Gvardiol - Raum

Tchouaméni - Fred

Olise - Bruno Fernandes - Sancho

Nkunku
​

Not sure whether ten Hag absolutely needs a more typical striker, but this is what I would like to see.

 

[3KDré]

where you getting 300m from? 200 would be closer

Antony and Timber both have been quoted at £60m a piece, Rice £100m, Nunez about £60m too. Thats £280. We could haggle yes but not by £80m.

 

[Plant0x84]

Can we come up with some good youth centred teams that Ten Hag, should they actually fckin hire him, could field that would actually be competitive enough to get into the CL? We can assume he will want one or two players from Ajax so I myself will be using Timber and Antony.


Try to pick at least 1 up and coming academy star in your first XI

This is the kind of line up I would predict Ten Hag to pick.

Obviously there would be restrictions like current pre Ten Hag United targets and the fact that a few
of Ten Hags best players at Ajax in Mazraoui and Gravenberch seemingly already on their way to Barca or Bayern.

Ive selected Henderson because Ajax and ETH were after him in the last transfer window but I wouldnt be surprised
if Dave keeps his place as he usually seems to do.

To me the full backs are still not up to quality but I think he would pick the two best players on the ball. I cannot see him liking Shaw or AWB at all.

If I was the manager I would hold off sending anyone on loan until Jan so we can assess who may be of use to the first team squad.
For the first 11 I’d try Williams ahead of Telles. He is pretty attacking minded, and combative in defense. Telles has a great cross but isn’t offering much else at this point.
Id love to see Garner given a run in the midfield, and maybe Chong too. He’s been pretty good for Blues and the Brummies all rave about him.
Not strictly related, but I hope Pellestri gets a good British loan next term too. He’s been wasted at Alaves. Hard to talk about Levitt and Amad as I haven’t seen enough about how they are doing, although I gather Amad is having a tough time at Rangers.

 

[sincher]

Shows how hard it is to improve with transfers. You need a solid core first.

 

[Ramshock]

If I was the manager I would hold off sending anyone on loan until Jan so we can assess who may be of use to the first team squad.
For the first 11 I’d try Williams ahead of Telles. He is pretty attacking minded, and combative in defense. Telles has a great cross but isn’t offering much else at this point.
Id love to see Garner given a run in the midfield, and maybe Chong too. He’s been pretty good for Blues and the Brummies all rave about him.
Not strictly related, but I hope Pellestri gets a good British loan next term too. He’s been wasted at Alaves. Hard to talk about Levitt and Amad as I haven’t seen enough about how they are doing, although I gather Amad is having a tough time at Rangers.

Can you suggest an XI you think might work?

 

[Hugh Jass]

I still think Rashford can come good again.

I think if ten hag comes in we need a RB, two MFs and either a winger or striker.

 

[Ramshock]

If I was the manager I would hold off sending anyone on loan until Jan so we can assess who may be of use to the first team squad.
For the first 11 I’d try Williams ahead of Telles. He is pretty attacking minded, and combative in defense. Telles has a great cross but isn’t offering much else at this point.
Id love to see Garner given a run in the midfield, and maybe Chong too. He’s been pretty good for Blues and the Brummies all rave about him.
Not strictly related, but I hope Pellestri gets a good British loan next term too. He’s been wasted at Alaves. Hard to talk about Levitt and Amad as I haven’t seen enough about how they are doing, although I gather Amad is having a tough time at Rangers.

Also yes I agree no loans, especially because most of the players have suffered on loan, but also I would want everyone to have a clean slate.

 

[Ramshock]

I still think Rashford can come good again.

I think if ten hag comes in we need a RB, two MFs and either a winger or striker.

He could, I think Ten Hag will want Anthony because he fits his system so well. Rashford cant function unless he is in the one position he has pigeon holed himself in to.

 

[Kaos]

I still think Rashford can come good again.

I think if ten hag comes in we need a RB, two MFs and either a winger or striker.

There's no debate, we absolutely need a striker. Should be a priority along with a midfielder. We can't start the season with just Ronaldo up top (assuming he even stays that is).

 

[Ramshock]

David Sánchez

Laird - Varane - Gvardiol - Raum

Tchouaméni - Fred

Olise - Bruno Fernandes - Sancho

Nkunku
​

Not sure whether ten Hag absolutely needs a more typical striker, but this is what I would like to see.

who is the Sanchez? also Nkunku is a midfielder. I like Laird but im concerned he cant even get into the Bournemouth squad.

 

[bosnian_red]

I wouldn't necessarily say Ten Hag will be specifically youth focused? Especially what some Ajax fans have said. If players show they've earned his trust then he'll play them, but they've also said how he does keep using the same older players instead of bleeding in new youth a bit too much?

My guess towards our Ten Hag lineup next season:

New Striker
Bruno ----------------------- New RW
Fred - Sancho
New DM
Shaw Varane Maguire Dalot
De Gea
​

I feel like he'd prefer Henderson over De Gea but i feel like Henderson is already gone. I think he'll use Sancho as a playmaker through the middle, essentially a #10 to roam around like he uses Berghuis at Ajax, while Bruno I think will share similarities to Ziyech and Tadic for him who he uses primarily wide. I think he'll use Rashford often but it depends more on Rashford if Them Hag uses him, he needs to find his form again. If he does, he'll play.

Of the midfield and attack, I'm confident that Fred/Bruno/Sancho will basically always be starting and that Rashford will have a big role, but maybe not automatic starter (but he should improve a lot). I don't see us making back 5 signings this summer due to the need for a RW/ST/DM. At most someone like Timber to be depth at CB or RB.

 

[Ramshock]

There's no debate, we absolutely need a striker. Should be a priority along with a midfielder. We can't start the season with just Ronaldo up top (assuming he even stays that is).

Agreed, we will have lost Cavani, possibly Ronnie, most likely MG will be in prison and Martial doesnt give a feck. We will have lost four strikers in a year.

 

[Ramshock]

I wouldn't necessarily say Ten Hag will be specifically youth focused? Especially what some Ajax fans have said. If players show they've earned his trust then he'll play them, but they've also said how he does keep using the same older players instead of bleeding in new youth a bit too much?

My guess towards our Ten Hag lineup next season:

New Striker
Bruno ----------------------- New RW
Fred - Sancho
New DM
Shaw Varane Maguire Dalot
De Gea
​

I feel like he'd prefer Henderson over De Gea but i feel like Henderson is already gone. I think he'll use Sancho as a playmaker through the middle, essentially a #10 to roam around like he uses Berghuis at Ajax, while Bruno I think will share similarities to Ziyech and Tadic for him who he uses primarily wide. I think he'll use Rashford often but it depends more on Rashford if Them Hag uses him, he needs to find his form again. If he does, he'll play.

Of the midfield and attack, I'm confident that Fred/Bruno/Sancho will basically always be starting and that Rashford will have a big role, but maybe not automatic starter (but he should improve a lot). I don't see us making back 5 signings this summer due to the need for a RW/ST/DM.

You dont think he will take anyone from Ajax? All the talk from the tier 1 dutch lads is that he wants Timber and Anthony

 

[Kaos]

who is the Sanchez? also Nkunku is a midfielder. I like Laird but im concerned he cant even get into the Bournemouth squad.

Im assuming he means Robert Sanchez the Brighton keeper.

 

[bucky]

who is the Sanchez? also Nkunku is a midfielder. I like Laird but im concerned he cant even get into the Bournemouth squad.

Brighton goalkeeper. Nkunku isn't just an attacking midfielder. I have the same concerns about Laird, but you wanted at least one academy player in there, so it was either Laird, Garner or Mejbri.

 

[Kaos]

You dont think he will take anyone from Ajax? All the talk from the tier 1 dutch lads is that he wants Timber and Anthony

I don't think we're buying Antony, he'll be too expensive and I think our board are weary of signing attacking players from the Dutch league.

Timber will definitely be strongly linked, especially since he can play both RB and CB.

 

[Ramshock]

Antony and Timber both have been quoted at £60m a piece, Rice £100m, Nunez about £60m too. Thats £280. We could haggle yes but not by £80m.

aye quoted and being negotiated for are two different things

 

[Ramshock]

Brighton goalkeeper. Nkunku isn't just an attacking midfielder. I have the same concerns about Laird, but you wanted at least one academy player in there, so it was either Laird, Garner or Mejbri.

Thats grand. Garner may be more ready than any of them I just think Ten Hag would like Hannibals ability on the ball

 

[Ramshock]

I don't think we're buying Antony, he'll be too expensive and I think our board are weary of signing attacking players from the Dutch league.

Timber will definitely be strongly linked, especially since he can play both RB and CB.

We will have to find out. We all thought Sancho was going to be our RW answer but nope.

 

[Ramshock]

Im assuming he means Robert Sanchez the Brighton keeper.

yeah I figured that out eventually, not a bad shout but considered he was after Henderson he maybe fancies him

 

[Someone]

Doubt we'll for Rice as he'd be extremely overpriced.

Shaw can be good on the ball when he's in the mood, but I think the RB position needs to be addressed. Dalot and AWB won't cut it.

Ideally it'd be good to invest in a Right forward, a RB, 2 CMs, and a CB. I know it's too much, but considering the expected exodus I think it might happen. It'd be great if Hannibal can make it.

 

[bucky]

Im assuming he means Robert Sanchez the Brighton keeper.

Yep, not sure why I thought his name was David.

Thats grand. Garner may be more ready than any of them I just think Ten Hag would like Hannibals ability on the ball

Agreed.

 

[Kaos]

We will have to find out. We all thought Sancho was going to be our RW answer but nope.

Will be interesting to see what he does with Sancho considering his qualities. Wouldn't be surprised if ETH throws us a curveball by repurposing him as a midfielder and opting for two very different wingers (he likes to play two left footed wingers at Ajax no?)

 

[Ramshock]

Will be interesting to see what he does with Sancho considering his qualities. Wouldn't be surprised if ETH throws us a curveball by repurposing him as a midfielder and opting for two very different wingers (he likes to play two left footed wingers at Ajax no?)

He does hence the interest in bringing Anthony with him. I saw someone put Bruno at LW, not sure how that would work out

 

[Vapor trail]

De Gea

Lamptey - Varane - Timber - Hicks

Vitinha - Rice

Sancho - Bruno - Rashford

Isak

​

 

[Tom Van Persie]

Unpopular opinion at the moment but I can see ten Hag preferring Shaw over Telles.

 

[Kaos]

He does hence the interest in bringing Anthony with him. I saw someone put Bruno at LW, not sure how that would work out

I still think the price and Dutch league factor might give us cold feet regarding Antony. Raphinha would be a safer bet IMO - he'd likely be cheaper and is premier league proven to boot. That's assuming he doesn't go to Barca.

 

[FrankDrebin]

De Gea

AWB- Varane - Timber - Shaw

Fred- Kamara

Sancho - Bruno - Rashford

Ronaldo

 

[bucky]

Unpopular opinion at the moment but I can see ten Hag preferring Shaw over Telles.

Not really unpopular, Shaw is still the better player.

 

[Kaos]

Unpopular opinion at the moment but I can see ten Hag preferring Shaw over Telles.

Nothing outrageous about that. Telles isn't very good, nor does he possess the capabilities Ten Hag wants in his full backs, who essentially act as play makers when Ajax are on the ball. Though ultimately I don't think ETH would fancy either of them since their positional discipline is naive at best. But I agree, I feel he'd persist with Shaw at first.

 

[L1nk]

Think this is a realistic summer. We need to realise transfers and squad changing is going to take much longer than 1 summer regardless of who comes in, but especially if ETH comes in as expected.

New striker - Nunez/Jonathan David
Midfielder - Konrad Laimer
DM - No idea but not spunking over 100m on Rice
DC - Timber

RW - If there is any money combined with sales, maybe a new rw this summer or next
RB - Not sure if it will be this summer or next
LB - Not sure if it will be this summer or next

 

[Terranova]

I wouldn't necessarily say Ten Hag will be specifically youth focused? Especially what some Ajax fans have said. If players show they've earned his trust then he'll play them, but they've also said how he does keep using the same older players instead of bleeding in new youth a bit too much?

You're right. Players like Timber, Dest, Mazraoui only made starting XI because of injuries/absences. They may have made the first team on talent, but that's not the reason they play. Ten Hag is a bit too "loyal" to his starting XI. But those injuries will happen, youth players will get a chance, more than they do now. But he's not that youth focused, may only seem that way because the Ajax academy produces first team players every year.