What must Ten Hag solve at Man Utd?

Erik ten Hag is Manchester United's chosen candidate to lead the club into the new era and he must waste no time in tackling the pressing issues at Old Trafford.

Ten Hag has forgone his plans to be part of Ajax's post-season trip as he looks to tackle the mountainous task that awaits him at Old Trafford.

Interim manager Ralf Rangnick has warned wholesale changes are necessary at United and, as Ten Hag prepares to start his new role, Sky Sports takes a look at some of the key areas the Dutchman must rectify...

Much has been made of Cristiano Ronaldo's future at Manchester United beyond this season, but all the recent noises suggest the four-time Ballon d'Or winner will at least remain for the final year of his contract.

Ten Hag is quoted by Dutch publication De Telegraaf as saying Ronaldo is a "giant" and someone he wants in his squad, while the Portugal captain has expressed excitement about working with the incoming United manager.

But how does Ronaldo fit into Ten Hag's system? The Dutchman is expected to recreate a brand of the high-intensity style he employed at Ajax, which raises questions about how Ronaldo will cope with the Dutchman's demands.

Sky Sports pundit Gary Neville admits pressing isn't Ronaldo's strong point, but feels Ten Hag "will want someone who can put the ball in the back of the net 20 or 25 times".

Ronaldo's 24 goals in all competitions this season dwarfs the return of his team-mates. Bruno Fernandes is the club's next highest scorer on 14 goals, followed by Mason Greenwood on six.

One thing is clear, the goalscoring burden needs to be shared. In a season in which Ronaldo will turn 38, United need more options to make the difference in the final third, as he won't be able to play three games a