Erik ten Hag intends to run a tough preseason training camp in an effort to upend things at Manchester United.
The Manchester United manager believes that his team can make a serious title challenge next season.
However, he is hoping to get the Red Devils off to a strong start to the new campaign by implementing a rigorous training sessions during pre-season starting the first week of July, according to The Sun.
The Dutchman has reportedly instructed his staff at Carrington to keep everything ready by the start of July.
He will apparently lead four days of double training sessions, with a focus on increasing the players’ stamina. Also, he will supposedly be back in his office by next week.
Staff at the club have reportedly dubbed the plans for pre-season ‘hell week’.
“Last summer Erik had players doing press-ups and other fitness forfeits to try and build spirit,” a source told the tabloid.
“This time it sounds like some might actually have their spirits broken!”
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The Red Devils are yet to make a signing in the transfer market thus far, as they have seen three bids for Mason Mount rejected by Chelsea.
Moreover, ten Hag plans to add a striker, midfielder and a goalkeeper to his squad this season.
