Erik ten Hag brings back rule at Man Utd that was enforced by Sir Alex Ferguson
dailystar.co.ukManchester United manager Erik ten Hag has reintroduced compulsory team meals with the aim of boosting camaraderie ahead of the new season.The Dutch boss, 52, began his rigorous pre-season schedule on Friday (June 24) with player medicals and post-holiday assessments before ramping up the heat on United's stars this week.
And, as well as double on-the-ball sessions, and fitness tests, the first team have been ordered to stay behind after training for whole-squad dinners.Compulsory meal get-togethers are not a new revelation at Carrington.
Legendary manager Sir Alex Ferguson was renowned for instructing his players to stay behind for grub after training. Ten Hag believes that dining together will help boost the dwindling team morale after the dismal last season at Old Trafford.READ MORE: Erik ten Hag dealt headache on first day with Man Utd 'only willing to give him £100m'The former Ajax boss has taken further inspiration from Ferguson with United players told to arrive for pre-season at 9am - an hour earlier than the scheduled arrival time under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
United stars then spent over two hours on the training pitch completing ball work and running drills.Carrington sources told the Manchester Evening News they were encouraged that some players who had arrived before 9am stayed until after 4pm.
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