'It feels like a new start': Barcelona Sporting Director Jordi Cruyff backs Erik ten Hag as the 'new heir' at Manchester United, and says he is 'sure they will get back to where they need to' under the Dutchman's management

Jordi Cruyff has thrown his support behind Erik ten Hag as Manchester United manager and backed him to take the club 'back where they need to get.'

United got off to a terrible start under ten Hag with back-to-back losses to begin the Premier League season, but have since bounced back and find themselves fifth in the table.

For Cruyff, son of football legend Johan, the turnaround has been down to ten Hag's ability to build a cohesive team. He told Sky Sports: 'United have always had over the years a good squad.