Erik ten Hag has been hailed as a ‘genius’ after Manchester United fans spotted tactics sheets on the dressing room wall following their Carabao Cup final win over Southampton.
The Dutchman, who is the manager of Ajax, was in attendance at Wembley Stadium to watch his former side take on the Red Devils in the showpiece event.
And after United emerged victorious, fans noticed that Ten Hag had left his mark on the dressing room wall with a series of tactics sheets.
The sheets, which were written in Dutch, were spotted by eagle-eyed supporters and quickly went viral on social media.
The sheets showed a range of tactics, including formations, set-pieces and instructions for players.
Ten Hag has been widely praised for his tactical acumen and his ability to get the best out of his players.
He has been credited with helping Ajax reach the Champions League semi-finals last season, as well as winning the Dutch league title in 2018/19.
And his tactical nous has been praised by some of the biggest names in the game, including Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola.
Ten Hag’s tactical sheets have now become a talking point among United fans, with many hailing him as a ‘genius’.
The Dutchman has also been praised for his willingness to share his knowledge and help other teams.
It is clear that Ten Hag is a highly respected figure in the game and his tactical sheets have only added to his reputation.
It remains to be seen if United will be able to benefit from Ten Hag’s tactical knowledge in the future, but for now, the Dutchman can be proud of his contribution to the Red Devils’ Carabao Cup success.
