ERIK TEN HAG looked delighted as he flashed a huge smile in Manchester United’s training session on Monday.
The Red Devils have jetted off to Cadiz in Spain for a warm-weather training camp before the Premier League returns this month.
The majority of United’s first team are in Qatar for the World Cup, forcing Ten Hag to call up numerous youngsters.
But the Dutchman appeared thrilled just to be back in the groove as he kept a watchful eye on his talented team today.
The likes of Alejandro Garnacho, David De Gea and Victor Lindelof were all in action in mild 17C temperatures.
They were joined by other first-team regulars including Anthony Martial, Scott McTominay and Donny van de Beek.
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And United have also been given a further boost with injured trio Tom Heaton, Brandon Williams and Axel Tuanzebe also getting minutes on the training field.
The Red Devils are now bracing themselves for testing friendlies against Cadiz and Real Betis this week.
And youngsters including Shola Shoretire, Charlie Savage and Zidane Iqbal will all be hoping for a chance to impress Ten Hag.
United return to action in the Carabao Cup against Burnley on December 21, with their first taste of Prem action coming six days later against Nottingham Forest.
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Many fans see it as the start of a bright new era following Cristiano Ronaldo’s exit.
And Ten Hag is sure to be drawing up plans for a potential new forward signing in January, with Holland and PSV star Cody Gakpo reportedly top of his list.
However, United could face a battle against Arsenal after they lost striker Gabriel Jesus to injury for three months.
Everton, Southampton and West Ham are also monitoring Gakpo.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
