Erik Ten Hag Sends Strong Warning to Man United Players As Dutch Manager Set Rules Ahead of Next Season

Erik Ten Hag Sends Strong Warning to Man United Players As Dutch Manager Set Rules Ahead of Next Season

Chukwu Ikechukwu
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:04 PM
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  • Erik ten Hag has told his Manchester United players he will not tolerate big egos at the Old Trafford club next season
  • The Dutch manager sent the warning in an email to his players as they prepare to resume preparations for next season
  • Manchester United finished the 2021/22 season with their lowest ever points tally in the English Premier League after a miserable campaign

Manchester United new manager, Erik ten Hag has sent out the warning bell to his players before the resumption of the 2022/23 season.

The former Ajax manager has cautioned his team that no big egos will be allowed at the Old Trafford club while he is still in charge of the team.

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Erik ten Hag has reportedly laid down the law to his players in the form of an email. Photo by Ash Donelon
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Erik ten Hag made this warning in an email to the first team players as he has outlined what he expects from the team in the upcoming football season Daily Mail reports.

The 52-year-old manager says he expects a big increase in intensity during Man United training sessions and will replace anyone who does not fall in line with the new rules with academy kids.

Manchester United finished in the 6th position in the 2021/22 season and ten Hag has been charged with the task of making the Red Devils competitive again and vying for silverware like they did under Sir Alex Ferguson.

Man United make £38m offer for 22-year-old Ajax winger

Meanwhile, Manchester United are set to reunite Erik ten Hag with one of his former Ajax players after making a bid for winger, Antony.

Antony was one of the brightest stars in the Ajax team under ten Hag and Manchester United have now tabled a £38m offer for the 22-year-old Brazilian winger Caught Offside reports.

Antony has registered 22 goals and 20 assists in 79 senior appearances for Ajax across all competitions since joining the Dutch club from Brazilian side Sao Paulo back in 2020.

Van Persie discloses why he rejected to join Erik Ten Hag at Man United

Earlier, Sports Brief reported Robin van Persie has opened up on his decision to turn down a chance to rejoin Manchester United this summer.

The former United striker is said to have been offered an opportunity to link up with Erik ten Hag's backroom staff as the club ushers in a new era.

Ten Hag, who was appointed the Red Devils' permanent boss has already added Steve McClaren and Mitchell van der Gaag as his assistant managers.

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