How Ruthless Erik Ten Hag Punished Man United Star for Being Late to Team Meeting

• Erik ten Hag has built a strong reputation at Old Trafford as a disciplinarian since his arrival from Ajax
• The Man United boss is understood to have introduced a raft of new guidelines for his players following his arrival
• Ten Hag's strictness came to the fore during United's pre-season tour in Australia after he axed an unnamed player from the team for being late
• It is believed that Ten Hag was planning to involve the player in one of the fixtures but decided to get rid of him for turning up late for a team meeting

An unidentified Manchester United star was reportedly punished by Erik ten Hag after he arrived late for a team meeting.

Ten Hag is understood to have introduced a raft of new changes after he kicked off his reign as United's permanent manager.

According to Metro UK, the Dutchman has put as much emphasis on matters off the pitch, and he has been clear that disciplinary violations will not be abode.

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This has positively impacted the team's performances, with Ten Hag enjoying a bright start to life at Old Trafford.

Erik ten Hag punishes Man United star for disciplinary breach

Despite Ten Hag's strictness, a yet-to-be-identified Man United star appears to have fallen short of what is required of the team, courting punishment from the tactician.

The Athletic reports that an unnamed player twice turned up late for team meetings, with the actions leaving Ten Hag with no choice but to drop him from his plans for a friendly in Australia.

The publication claims that the Red Devils' boss was planning to involve the player in one of the fixtures but ended up punishing him by axing him from the team.

The development comes at a time the ex-Ajax boss has earned praise from his players for instilling discipline in the team.

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Ten Hag set for huge bonus if Man United make top four

Earlier, Sports Brief reported Erik ten Hag is set to smile all the way to the bank should he guide Manchester United back to the Champions League.

According to reports, the Dutchman will pocket an eyewatering £3million as a bonus if United finish in the top four.

The bonus is on top of Ten Hag's £9million-a-year that he is earning at Old Trafford as a salary.