One of Manchester United's senior players reached for a description that was very intense. He would like you to think.
The first week with his new team has left a mark on the squad and staff, while giving a detailed sketch of what he expects going forward.
The manager spending time with the ball during drills is one of the biggest changes.
A departure from recent history is that of Ten Hag. Solskjaer would be watching as the others worked on their muscles.
They were tagged as basic and giving too much freedom with little correction.
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The sessions under Chris Armas were very jargon-laden and focused on what to do without the ball.
Both managers stopped drills to make sure they were being done correctly, but the authority of both was never concrete.
Those with an inside look at Ten Hag's first week of pre-season have noticed how different he is from his predecessors.
There has been a lot of focus on what to do in possession. There was an issue of fear and uncertainty when on the ball.
There was no defined sequence or structure for build-up play under Solskjaer.
The obsession with defensive work and how to manage a game when the opposition have possession was the focus of the man.
The goal of Ten Hag is to have players comfortable with the ball.
The Dutchman steps in when a directive isn't carried out the way he wants it to.
It wasn't enough. He offers encouragement when the highest level is achieved, which is offset by the repeated Ten Hag line.
The arrival time to the complex of 9am was previously only applicable to youth players, but the manager is happy with how the squad have adapted to his demands.
The improved discipline, standards and Ten Hag's "clear ideas" have been commented on by many people.
While his sessions are intense, they are easy to understand because he is very direct in his communication.
The meetings and talks with players have been light so far to get the right foundations in place.
He has been enthusiastic on the pitches and has created an improved mood.
In a way that escaped Solskjaer, Ten Hag has laid down the law in a way that has eroded the misery that engulfed the place.
The staff was motivated by the early shape of Ten Hag's reign and feel he is already showing the coaching ability and improved dynamic they recruited him for.
The true test will come when the season starts, but there is belief that United will have greater technical play and a clear tactical framework.
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The majority of United's transfer business needs to be completed before the squad flies out for their pre-season tour on July 8, with a basic agreement in place for Barcelona's Frenkie de Jong and a deal for Feyenoord left-back Tyrell Malacia expected to be done
The club is very interested in the situation of Lisandro Martinez.
There are other proposals on the table that Christian is open to, but he is currently deciding whether to accept an offer from United or stay at Brentford.
The club is in talks with Antony and the Dutch side expect Jurrien to stay.
The centre-half is on a list of defensive targets.
Steve Brown is the head of recruitment operations for football.
Tom has been hired as a consultant to draft deals.
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The transfer window will open on June 10 and close at 11pm on September 1st.
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