Erik ten Hag’s innovative training methods surprise Manchester United staff at Carrington

According to reports, Erik ten Hag has altered his exercise regimen in an effort to lessen the strain on his Manchester United job.

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November 12, 2023

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Reports suggest that Erik ten Hag has been surprising Manchester United staff with his innovative training ground routines.

The beleaguered Red Devils manager, facing criticism amid the club’s worst start to a season since 1974, has been dedicating extra hours at Carrington.

Despite a somewhat unexpected improvement in form with a fourth win in five games against Luton Town, concerns linger over the team’s playing style.

To address on-field issues, Ten Hag, as per The Sun, has been arriving for training before 7 am, sometimes beating even security and kitchen staff to the doors. While he takes a break in the afternoon, he often returns to work late into the evening, showcasing a strong work ethic. A source noted, “Nobody can accuse Ten Hag of a lack of effort. “

“He’s been coming in very early and leaving very late, sometimes not leaving until 7.30 pm. Sometimes he’s there so early he’s catching the security and kitchen staff on the hop.”

Despite the international break providing some respite, new challenges emerged as Victor Lindelof’s goal secured a narrow victory over Luton.

Additionally, Christian Eriksen’s substitution and Rasmus Hojlund’s injury further add to United’s extensive injury list, including long-term concerns for players like Casemiro, Lisandro Martinez, Luke Shaw, and Tyrell Malacia.

With fixtures coming thick and fast leading up to Christmas, a trip to Everton is next on the agenda. However, Ten Hag will be absent from the touchline at Goodison Park due to his third booking of the season.

Following that, the focus shifts to rescuing their Champions League campaign with a challenging away match against Galatasaray, as United currently find themselves at the bottom of the group already won by Bayern Munich, with Copenhagen also vying for the second qualification spot.