Erik ten Hag can get Manchester United back on track this season, but Louis Saha says he must change up the midfield and stop being "stubborn" in his tactical approach.
The Dutchman came under fire again following Sunday's 3-0 defeat to Liverpool at Old Trafford, conjuring memories of last season's struggles for fans and pundits alike.
Saha, who claimed two Premier League titles and a Champions League crown during a four-year spell with the club, believes Ten Hag can still salvage the situation.
However, he insists that the former Ajax boss must be more flexible in his selections, especially in the middle of the pitch where his side have struggled to control matches.
“Erik ten Hag could turn things around for sure," Saha told Paddy Power. "He has the quality and he’s a manager that will want to improve. He has staff to help him in that.
"Some players fought hard. The game was tough, but Liverpool are a great side at exposing your weaknesses, including the weaknesses from the manager.”
“[But] when you repeat the same mistakes and communication errors, it’s difficult to see Ten Hag trying to understand what he needs to change.
"When anyone says something to him, he seems defensive and doesn’t take on board what people say to him. He doesn’t listen to any pundits or other people in football – he's stubborn.
"We want to see him explore a different approach, as there are some weaknesses that have been exposed in this squad. The midfield especially suffered so much.
“All of United’s midfielders are big assets, but they are not a solution. They need to find a solution to gel this team and do better going forward.
"At this moment in time, we have assets. When the manager can get them into a moment where they can be unplayable, we’ll have a solution."
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