Ralf Rangnick used Manchester United's training ground closure to prepare video footage for the players as the team strives for a clear identity.
United closed their Carrington training complex last Thursday for five days following an outbreak of Covid-19 in the first-team squad and the majority of the players did not return until Tuesday.
Due to United not playing on Boxing Day this year, they have still had six days to prepare for tonight's Premier League fixture at Newcastle in what will be United's first game in 16 days.
Rangnick is a major advocate of video analysis and United recruited Ewan Sharp as a coach and analyst last week. Rangnick is temporarily residing at The Lowry Hotel, as are Sharp, assistant coach Chris Armas and sports
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