Erik ten Hag spoke openly at his press conference ahead of the new season an admitted Manchester United had been dealt a tough hand. Rarely do players have a real break nowadays. After playing the Euro 2024 final on July 14, Kobbie Mainoo was back starting in the Community Shield on August 10. Ahead of Manchester United’s opening fixture against Fulham, Erik ten Hag admitted he wished his team had a little more time to prepare, a common sentiment, surely, among other Premier League bosses as 2024/25 kicks off. Erik ten Hag explained: “It’s true it’s not the pre-season where you can in five, si…