New manager Erik ten Hag implements 5 new rules at Manchester United - Reports 

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has reportedly set five new rules at the Premier League giants.

The Red Devils, who are on a five-season trophy drought, recorded their lowest-ever Premier League points tally last season. Recording 16 victories and scoring 57 goals, the club ended their 2021-22 campaign with just 58 points.

Ahead of the upcoming season, several changes are expected to take place to kickstart the Ten Hag era at Old Trafford. Earlier last week, Daily Star reported that the new boss could be open to handing the captain's armband to the disgruntled Cristiano Ronaldo in an attempt to keep him at the club.

According to The Sun (via News18), Ten Hag has implemented five new rules to unite the United dressing room. Firstly, he has made it compulsory for players to eat and spend time together after training sessions. He has also clarified that the only criteria for selection will be the player's performance at Carrington.

The Dutchman has also said that academy players would get ample opportunities during the season to prove their mettle. As per the aforementioned report, Ten Hag has also implemented certain tweaks on the training ground. A source, as quoted by The Sun, said:

"There has been a lot of attention on one-touch and two-touch passing drills where players must try to go forward. If they go sideways or backwards too often, he stops the game, and the player is taken off for a minute or two."

The source added:

"It is just the start, but the players are tuned in. When he speaks, everyone — absolutely everyone — listens. The training sessions have been tough but they are also enjoyable."

Manchester United are set to begin their pre-season preparations with a friendly against Liverpool on July 12 in Thailand. The Red Devils will begin their 2022-23 Premier League campagin at home against Brighton & Hove Albion on August 7.

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