Erik ten Hag: Man United Star Fred Reveals the 3 Tough Rules Red Devils Boss Introduced

Erik ten Hag: Man United Star Fred Reveals the 3 Tough Rules Red Devils Boss Introduced

Fred Kennedy
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:24 PM
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  • Man United midfielder Fred has opened up on the set of rules outlined by Erik ten Hag to ensure discipline in the dressing
  • Fred revealed that lateness is among Ten Hag's punishable mistakes, with Marcus Rashford previously falling victim
  • Rashford is understood to have turned up late for training, with the mistake costing him a spot in the matchday squad

Man United midfielder Fred has revealed Erik ten Hag's three non-negotiable rules players must follow as he continues to instil discipline within the squad.

Ten Hag has enjoyed a bright start to life since kicking off his Old Trafford reign in the summer after the departure of Ralf Rangnick.

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Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag during a training session at the Aon Training Complex, Carrington. Photo by Martin Rickett.
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According to Sportbible, Dutchman has managed to steer the club to greater heights, having already led them to their first cup final since May 2021.

United recently booked a spot in the Carabao Cup final where they are set to face Newcastle United after they stunned Nottingham Forest in the semis.

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Incredibly, the Red Devils are the only English club who are challenging for four titles, with the Old Trafford dwellers still firmly in the FA Cup and the Europa League.

Erik ten Hag's Man United rules

However, it seems that Man United's recent successes have not come easy.

According to Fred, Ten Hag has outlined a set of rules that squad players must adhere to or risk the manager's wrath.

The Brazil international disclosed that lateness is among the punishable mistakes.

"He is a good coach and has helped us a lot. Now we have an identity to show to other teams," the Brazilian midfielder told the Times.
“He has put rules [up] inside the dressing room — don’t be late, don’t do wrong things, always do what you can to help your partner — and that’s important. We are growing every day," he added.

Ten Hag shares moment with Sancho

Earlier, Sports Brief reported Erik ten Hag and Jadon Sancho shared a heartwarming moment on Wednesday night during Man United's Carabao Cup semi-final clash against Nottingham Forest.

The match saw Sancho make a return to the Man United fold for the first time since the resumption of the 2022/23 campaign.

The former Borussia Dortmund ace has been struggling for form since joining the Red Devils.

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