Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has taken an extreme hands-on approach to the club pre-season tour of the US, which was cut short due to concerns over player welfare. The Red Devils have already taken on Arsenal , Wrexham and Real Madrid before Monday’s final friendly against Borussia Dortmund in the early hours of Monday morning. But behind the scenes, Ten Hag has showcased his detailed approach across the two weeks as they have visited New Jersey, San Diego and Houston before moving to Las Vegas. The Mirror claim that in previous years, tours have lasted longer than the two weeks but this year Ten Hag decided to give the players a break and avoid potential burnout - with the Nations League only finishing in mid-June. Ten Hag has influenced the training bases, individual diets and even what the players wear on specific days as his rules have been strictly enforced as the Red Devils look to improve on last season’s third-placed finish.

Source: Express July 30, 2023 18:14 UTC