Though Erik ten Hag deserved plenty of credit for the respect he showed the domestic cup competitions last season, it was sometimes felt that he approached with too much force.
Taking Manchester United's 3-1 FA Cup fourth round win over Reading in January, for example, the Dutchman played a midfield trio of Bruno Fernandes, Christian Eriksen and Casemiro.
Though the latter scored twice that evening, it came at a cost. Eriksen was wiped out by former Royals striker Andy Carroll, meaning he left Old Trafford on crutches.
He didn't play again until April. READ MORE: Gary Neville has already highlighted United's Sofyan Amrabat concern READ MORE: Kobbie Mainoo is ready for next chapter of his promising United career Ten Hag was livid with the challenge, not least because it meant he had lost one of his most influential players for more than two months.