Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has provided an insight into Aaron Wan-Bissaka’s revival.
Aaron Wan-Bissaka has re-established himself as a key player and has a strong chance of starting the upcoming FA Cup final.
Wan-Bissaka’s form is testament to the work put in by Erik ten Hag and his coaching staff, along with the player himself.
The defender has had one of his best runs of form since his £50 million move from Crystal Palace in 2019.
Wan-Bissaka revival
Aaron Wan-Bissaka barely played in the first half of the season as he battled injury, while Diogo Dalot kicked on and looked to lock down the right-back spot.
Now fit again, Wan-Bissaka has re-emerged and has been splitting time at the position with Dalot, possibly even with a slight edge.
Ten Hag has explained via The Times that getting to know Wan-Bissaka better behind the scenes has aided his revival.
He said: “We make an effort in going in his character, we got a relationship, and from there he got motivation, got his chance, he performed, and from there on he got more belief.”
Ten Hag had not taken an initial shine to Wan-Bissaka. Diogo Dalot got more pre-season minutes and began the season as preferred first choice.
Numerous right-backs have been linked to Old Trafford over the course of the season, but a new signing does not look like an immediate priority.
If Diogo Dalot signs a new contract, with his current deal expiring in 2024, then United’s right-back position may be set.
Wan-Bissaka will have to continue to improve – but he has shown enough for Ten Hag to surely want to persist with him next season.
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