Man United Talisman Bruno Fernandes Endorses Erik Ten Hag’s Strict Rules, Says He Loves ‘Discipline’

• Bruno Fernandes has reacted to Erik Ten Hag's new strict rules introduced at the club in a bid to instil discipline in the team
• According to the Portuguese attacker, the rules introduced by the Dutch manager have been missing at the club for a while now
• Meanwhile, Fernandes and his teammates have been brilliant on the pitch, winning all three of United's pre-season games including a landslide victory against Liverpool

Portugal and Manchester United attacker Bruno Fernandes has welcomed manager Erik Ten Hag's new approach at Old Trafford.

Ten Hag has introduced a series of strict instructions and regulations he expects his players to adhere to. The move is understood to be aimed at transforming the philosophy of the club.

Intolerance of sideways and backwards passing and a ban on dressing-room cliques from last season are a few of the hardline rules introduced by the Dutch manager.

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Sharing his thoughts on the military-esque rules, Bruno Fernandes applauded Ten Hag for introducing such measures which have been missing at the club for a while now.

“I think we missed that for a while,” said Fernandes via Mirror. "For me, the way I see discipline is important. Discipline is not only the way you play on the pitch, the position that you have, and what you have to do."

He continued: “It’s also off the pitch – don't be late for the meetings, don't be late for the meals. I think that's really important because if everyone is on time and someone comes late, he should be punished. So I think that's really good that he's doing that and for me amazing because I like to be on time, so I won’t have problems with that.”

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Erik Ten Hag outlines five strong rules for United players

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has reportedly introduced tough footballing rules his players must follow as he kicks off his Old Trafford reign.

Ten Hag was appointed to the United hot-seat back in April and officially took charge by the end of the 2021/22 season.

According to the Daily Mail, the former Ajax boss has vowed to bring back the attacking football that the Red Devils were known for during the successful era of Sir Alex Ferguson at Old Trafford.