One swallow does not make a spring, said Aristotle a long time ago, and if you ask Erik Tan Hag, he would agree. One defeat from Brighton on the opening day of the season at Old Trafford doesn’t mean that the Dutchman won’t eventually turn things around, and he is full of confidence. Even with all the problems, difficulties in the transfer markets, and players’ refusals to play for Manchester, the former Ajax coach is absolutely sure he will make things right.🚨🇳🇱 Jadon Sancho on Ten Hag:“If you do something wrong, he won’t shout at you, but he will tell you what to do right and practice makes perfect.” #MUFC [PL] 🔴 pic.twitter.com/0XTbhBo7LG— UtdPlug (@UtdPlug) August 13, 2022 “I’m convinced I’ll get it done – I did it everywhere. It is a big challenge and we knew that before. It takes time, but in football you do not have time and that is what makes it such a big challenge. It is 10 years ago that United last won the league and success goes quickly, but to get it back takes a long time and you need a lot of work, a good strategy, the right people and that is what we are working for day by day” said Ten Hag in an interview for Sky Sports.Former United keeper knows the winning formula against Red DevilsBut right at the beginning, United slipped at home to Brighton, bringing more headache for Ten Hag who appeared to be not so worried.”A lot was wrong with the display. It starts of course with the result, but also the performance, in many aspects we were not good. But it is quite normal though in the start of the season when you have to get together and when you want to get a way of playing. We went quite well in pre-season, but now you miss two players still against a good team and we have to perform better” said the Dutchman.Saint Rashford – the wheels are in motionAnd that statement brings us back to one of the most difficult tasks for Manchester in this transfer window – to sign players. The Red Devils are not only having trouble buying players at all, but they also need to get in quality ones, and they just don’t want to come to Old Trafford anymore.“We definitely need more players to get into the season, that is clear, we need a stronger squad in the midfield and offensive departments. As you saw last week when Martial was out, we did not have a good replacement and then we struggled. So, you need that (squad) depth when you have injuries and games every three days and players are not recovered to play the next game” said former Ajax coach.1 – Erik ten Hag is the first Manchester United manager to lose his first Premier League game in charge since Louis van Gaal in August 2014 against Swansea City. Setback. pic.twitter.com/hOXpr8wRdm— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) August 7, 2022 After a loss against Brighton, the next game is a must-win, but it won’t be easy against a tough Brentford squad and Ten Hag knows it. That’s why he may decide to change position to Christan Eriksen and bring him back to his natural midfielder position against his former team.“They are a physical, strong team, well organized, play direct, so we will have to be good. Christian is a multifunctional player who can impact on different areas of the game. So, he can play more deep, but also really high and in both he can have a good impact, which is what I expect from him” said Ten Hag.PREMIER LEAGUE – MATCHDAY 2SaturdayAston Villa – Everton 2-1 (1-0)/Ings 31, Buendia 85 – Digne (og) 86/17.00: (1.61) Arsenal (4.30) Leicester (6.25)17.00: (2.50) Brighton (3.15) Newcastle (3.20)17.00: (1.10) Man.City (13.0) Bournemouth (25.0)17.00: (2.30) Southampton (3.50) Leeds (3.25)17.00: (2.40) Wolverhampton (3.20) Fulham (3.35)19.30: (4.00) Brentford (3.60) Man.Utd. (2.06)Sunday16.00: (4.40) Nott.Forest (3.50) West Ham (1.95)Sun 17:30: (2.40) Chelsea (3.35) Tottenham (3.20)Monday22.00: (1.20) Liverpool (7.75) Crystal Palace (16.0)***odds are subject to change