Expert issues ‘100%’ Sir Alex Ferguson claim after new Man United leak
Erik ten Hag must instil the same values as Sir Alex Ferguson at Man United as he looks to get all of his players on the same page ahead of the new season.
That’s according to former Aston Villa and Scotland boss Alex McLeish, speaking exclusively to Football Insider about recent leaks out of Old Trafford.
As per the Daily Mirror (7 July), Ten Hag has introduced five “commandments” at Man United as he looks to stamp his authority on his new players.
The report claims stars have been banned from drinking alcohol during game weeks, have been told not to use personal chefs – and will have their BMI checked by the club on a monthly basis
Former Man United managers Ralf Rangnick and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer had their tenures undermined by behind-the-scenes leaks
McLeish insists Ten Hag must instil the same philosophy as Sir Alex Ferguson.
“Everybody has to be on the same page,” McLeish told Football Insider correspondent Ben Wild
“I always felt, at the beginning of a season, you have to focus on the values of the club and what the club stands for.
“You hope the guys you bring in show a bit of humility. Alex Ferguson always preached that word, humility.
“He liked his players to be humble. He would get to know the players’ families. It’s all about values and getting players to be on the same page.
“That has got to be 100% done. You have to outline those kinds of values to any player that comes in.
“Leaks are frustrating and I’m sure the manager will be focused on finding out where it’s coming from.”
Man United have started their pre-season tour of Thailand.
They beat Liverpool 4-0 on Tuesday (12 July).
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