Ten Hag is, of course, well-versed when it comes to the demands of coaching a big club, having spent the last four-and-a-half years with Dutch giants Ajax.
Managing United in the Premier League is a different kettle of fish altogether, though, and Ten Hag has already seen just how much scrutiny there is on the club worldwide during the recent pre-season tour of Thailand and Australia.
As the clock counts down towards the 2022/23 season opener with Brighton & Hove Albion, Erik revealed how much he is enjoying and relishing his new project at Old Trafford.
“Yeah it is a busy job, but I don’t hate working so no problem,” Erik told us.