Erik Ten Hag 'Passes On Knowledge' To James Garner In Manchester United Training And Fans Are Excited

Manchester United fans are very excited after seeing manager Erik ten Hag take an interest in James Garner during training.

Garner spent last season on loan at Nottingham Forest and played a key role in their promotion to the Premier League.

The midfielder saw his cross turned in by Huddersfield defender Levi Colwill in the Championship playoff final and it was the only goal of the game, which sealed Forest's return to the top flight for the first time in 22 years.

Many believed Garner would spent a second year at the City Ground after making 49 appearances in all competitions, but Steve Cooper's side instead signed United goalkeeper Dean Henderson on loan.

Premier League regulations means Garner cannot go back to Forest as they cannot sign more than one player on loan from a single club.

Garner reported to Carrington on Monday instead and ten Hag was watching carefully.

In footage posted to United's Twitter account, Garner can be seen doing a few keepie-uppies after a drill and ten Hag walks over to have a chat.

He then grabs Garner by the arm and begins to explain something to him, which the account captioned as: "Passing on knowledge."

Supporters think the 21-year-old will play a bigger role than anticipated next season and are desperate to see him develop.

One commented: "Why do videos of Erik ten Hag coaching always move me?"

Another said: "He has a plan for him, I can tell."

A third put: "Look closely at training photos and reports in the last week on socials. A new generation is ahead."

While someone tweeted: "Ten Hag is impressed already and wants to take him to the next level."

Garner made his debut in February 2019 as a late substitute in a 3-1 victory over Crystal Palace. He made his European debut in October of that year against Partizan Belgrade, but has not played for United in a competitive game since December 2019.

Former manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer regularly praised Garner during his time at Old Trafford and believes in his ability.

Back in 2021, he said: "He’s a boy that we really believe in.

"Of course he needs that game time and exposure and the Championship is a very good level of football, so it’s been really good for Jimmy and hopefully he can fight his way back in the team again."