Why Erik ten Hag met up with former Ajax star ahead of Manchester United vs Lyon
manchestereveningnews.co.ukErik ten Hag says he had a catch-up chat with Lyon star Nicolas Tagliafico prior to Manchester United’s friendly against the Ligue 1 club to talk about his World Cup success with Argentina.
The defender worked under Erik ten Hag at Ajax, playing for him for four years prior to his switch to France. The 30-year-old began the friendly on the bench on Wednesday afternoon.
United are not looking for a left-back this summer with Luke Shaw, Tyrell Malacia and Alvaro Fernandez among the ranks. Alex Telles and Brandon Williams could both depart this summer to whittle down the number of players in that position.
There was a mini-Ajax reunion ahead of kick-off in Scotland as Ten Hag was spotted chatting to his former player along with Donny van de Beek, Antony and Lisandro Martinez. Want to join our MUFC Pro club for a totally ad-free version of the MEN’s Man United app packed with premium features? Click here ALSO READ: Manchester United vs Lyon LIVE Speaking to MUTV before the game, Ten Hag explained why he had spoken to Tagliafico.
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