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Manchester United midfielder Casemiro said he has been surprised by Erik Ten Hag's obsession with winning, adding that it is a trait he has seen in very few ...

"I think he's got many strengths, we all know it's a process and we're growing together. "That obsession with winning is something I've only seen with very few managers." Manchester United midfielder Casemiro said he has been surprised by Erik Ten Hag's obsession with winning, adding that it is a trait he has seen in very few managers.

Casemiro flanked Erik ten Hag at the Man United press conference on Wednesday and their rapport has underpinned the team's recent success.

Maybe I can bring a few things on the pitch but it's impossible to change the dynamic for one player. Casemiro was an obvious choice to flank Ten Hag in the plush press conference room on Wednesday evening. More romantic for United followers are the 3-3s in Madrid and Barcelona 30 years apart. The Basque Country was Manchester United's first voyage to Spain, a chaotic 5-3 defeat in the European Cup quarter-final first leg. But if you want to win a trophy you have to win all the games and we have to beat everyone. Sixty-five years ago, on a British European Airways flight to neighbouring Bilbao were seven of the Busby Babes who were killed in the Munich snow 13 months later.

Five-time Champions League winner Casemiro swpped Real Madrid for Manchester United after talks with Erik ten Hag in the summer and has been hugely ...

“It’s clear, you could face a heavy opponent, but we like those challenges,” he said. I said it the other day, he is the cement between the stones, in and out of possession, you see him growing game-by-game.” “We’re not satisfied, good is not good enough, we have to do better. “We are really happy with the process, but we have to keep it going,” he said. We all know it’s a process and we’re growing together and we can all see he wants to win. The Brazil midfielder is hungry for more trophies, despite winning five Champions Leagues with Real, and says Ten Hag shares his vision.

Manchester United midfielder Casemiro couldn't be happier with how his start to life at Old Trafford has gone.When the Brazilian first arrived from Re.

We are not surprised that he is delivering but we were surprised by the move, definitely.” “Nobody was expecting it, it was a big surprise for everyone and especially because he was such a big player for Real Madrid. I think the language is still something he is probably working on, but he definitely feels comfortable in terms of football and the people around him. So it was big. “Nobody expected him to leave there ever. He is very happy.”

The manager has provided a fascinating recount of their conversation following August's transfer from Real Madrid.

I really liked that and from the first day on, he has been coming with that attitude to every training, to every match, and he proves it. Tomorrow we have another challenge and another chance to do it better.” “He was a big part of Real Madrid still, they didn't want him to go. “I said it the other day, for me he is the cement between the stones in and out of possession,” Erik told journalists on Wednesday night. “I really like it and, like I say, he will be more and more important to our team.” “Also, our team is growing so we are really happy with the progress but also we have to keep that process going because we are not satisfied.

In the past, Ten Hag has relied upon keepers who are comfortable with the ball at their feet and passing the ball out from the back. This could mean David ...

It isn't really a facet of his game that has developed a great deal. Simon would also offer reassurance with the ball at his feet. He has kept out three during Porto's Champions League group stage campaign, preserving his clean sheet on all occasions. It has been suggested this could be a barrier to his status as United's No 1 going forward under Ten Hag. [Recent reports](/sport/football/article-11360365/David-Gea-slash-375-000-week-wages-stay-Man-United.html) suggested Ten Hag still isn't entirely convinced the Spaniard is the right keeper for the system he wants United to play. In terms of passing out from the back, De Gea currently has a 100 per cent completion rate for passes of between five and 15 yards, and 98.9 per cent for passes between 15 and 30 yards. Costa is comfortable with the ball at his feet and has a good range of passing ability De Gea has always refuted the claims, pointing out he has to play the ball out with Spain. The fact he has been the fans' player of the year four times and the players' player of the year four times during his time at United just underlines his importance. The 57 goals De Gea conceded in the league alone last season was the highest of his time with United - though that owed plenty to the shaky defence in front of him. There has always been a perception that De Gea isn't comfortable with the ball at his feet in the same way as Liverpool's Alisson Becker or Manchester City's Ederson are. Despite his long-standing service and excellence between the posts during what has been a lean period for United in terms of silverware, De Gea may have to take a significant pay reduction to stay at Old Trafford.

The Dutchman has left three players out of the travelling squad to face Real Sociedad in the Europa League on Thursday as the Red Devils aim to secure top ...

If you’re going to buy somebody they need to nail that position down for the next decade.” [HERE ](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/man-united-owen-next-rooney-28386942). [Erik ten Hag](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/erik-ten-hag) left three crucial players out of his travelling squad to Spain, although the Dutchman has since revealed the reasons behind his decision. [HERE ](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/man-utd-world-cup-plans-28387351). [HERE ](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/man-utd-antony-martial-sancho-28390537). [AceOdds](https://www.aceodds.com/), he said: “I think when you’re [Manchester United](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/manchester-united-fc), you’re probably looking at the next Wayne Rooney, the next 18, 19, 20-year-old. [Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/manutd-news-tenhag-antony-sancho-28391944#comments-section) [Premier League](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/premier-league) ’s return in December. [Wayne Rooney](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/wayne-rooney) ” if they are serious about challenging for the Premier League title. [West Ham](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/west-ham-united-fc) through injury, while Sancho was an unused substitute in that game. Elsewhere, the Red Devils have added a second friendly to their mid-season training camp during the [World Cup](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/world-cup-2022) as preparations begin to step up. [Manchester United](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/manchester-united-fc) must overcome [Real Sociedad](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/real-sociedad) by two or more goals on Thursday to finish top of their [Europa League](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/europa-league) group and avoid a daunting knockout round play-off against a side from the [Champions League](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/champions-league).

MANCHESTER, England - Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag said his team know how to beat Real Sociedad by two clear goals to secure top spot in their ...

If it’s a different approach we will adapt but we know what to do.” We know we have to win by two goals, we have a plan for that and we will do everything to get it done. “We know what we have to do – win by a two-goal margin.

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag manages Alejandro Garnacho over at Old Trafford.

But we know what to do. “We have to win with two goals difference. “We know it's difficult to win games here. “Not all of the players who were on the pitch [then] are with us. We know what to do,” he said. [Manchester United](/latest/manchester-united-fc) boss [Erik ten Hag](/latest/erik-ten-hag) was unhappy at Alejandro Garnacho sometimes leaving training with his laces untied, according to reports.

A number of Manchester United first team stars will be looking to impress Erik ten Hag throughout the upcoming international break if they are to secure ...

However, with all three of those players set to be at the World Cup, the Scotsman can remind Ten Hag of his own qualities. Like Martial, Sancho also hasn’t played at international level since 2021, while he also impressed during pre-season for the Red Devils. [World Cup](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/fifa-world-cup) just around the corner, plenty of players will be heading off to Qatar with their respective nations. The Frenchman highly impressed during pre-season, while he has three goals and two assists in just four appearances this season. However, the 31-year-old can use the international break to prove why his manager should have second thoughts. However, he is still technically the main backup right back to Diogo Dalot and, with the Portuguese set to be at the World Cup, Wan-Bissaka will have the chance to impress Ten Hag and convince the Dutchman that he is still a useful asset to have around the club.

Since the Casemiro signing, United have not added too many new faces to the club. Both Antony and Martin Dubravka arrived but no standout players were shipped ...

[Keane](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/roy-keane) explained: "He’s a good signing, they paid a lot of money for him. It is clear to see that Carrington is a much happier place for the players to be and dissent towards the club has quickly been squashed. The recovery is not complete just yet but Ten Hag has taken the swift action needed to address Keane's concerns up to this point. You can look at the bigger picture and think it’s a lot of money, long contract, bit like Ahead of what would be a crucial victory over Liverpool at Old Trafford, Roy Keane was incredibly concerned about the dressing room that new signing Casemiro was walking into. [Keane](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/roy-keane) referred to has not changed therefore; however, the dressing room atmosphere has.