Former Chelsea Manager Shares Pearl of Wisdom With United Boss Erik ten Hag on How to Succeed in England

• Ex-Chelsea manager Ruud Gullit has advised his compatriot and Man United manager Erik ten Hag to adapt in order to excel in his new adventure at Old Trafford
• After enjoying a fairly positive pre-season tour, ten Hag started his United stint on a losing note when his side stumbled to a narrow loss to Brighton
• Gullit became the first overseas manager to win the FA Cup when he guided Chelsea to a 2-0 victory over Middlesbrough in 1997

Former Chelsea player and manager Ruud Gullit has provided tips to Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag on how he will succeed in the Old Trafford hot seat.

Ten Hag, who joined the Red Devils this summer, began his tenure at United on a losing note when his charges were stunned at home by Brighton and Hove Albion.

Providing insight on how the former Ajax gaffer will replicate his success in the Eredivisie in the Premier League, Gullit, speaking to Laureus via the Telegraph believes ten Hag must adapt.

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“I think Ten Hag is a good coach, but if you come with a Dutch mentality only to come to England, it’s difficult,” added Gullit. “You have to adapt yourself. You have to understand that you don’t win games only with football, you need power as well.

“You need power, you need technique, you need stamina, you need the right mentality. If you see also, in midfield, you know, you need players who can play.”

The 52-year-old Dutch tactician will look to make amends when his side play against Brentford, who clawed from two goals down to secure a 2-2 draw with Leicester City.

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Ten Hag is understood to have introduced a raft of new changes after he kicked off his reign as United's permanent manager.

According to Metro UK, the Dutchman has put as much emphasis on matters off the pitch, and he has been clear that disciplinary violations will not be abode.