Ruben Amorim copies Pep Guardiola as Man Utd boss lays down law to Red Devils stars

Ruben Amorim copies Pep Guardiola as Man Utd boss lays down law to Red Devils stars

Ruben Amorim is set to take charge of his first full season at Manchester United and has taken inspiration from one of his rivals in order to keep his stars in line throughout the campaign

Pep Guardiola and Ruben Amorim (Image: Getty Images)

Ruben Amorim has followed Pep Guardiola's approach by forming a leadership group to keep his Manchester United players in check. Manchester City boss Guardiola has adopted the approach for several years, delegating a senior group of players to deal with minor breaches of discipline.

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United boss Amorim has done the same, with skipper Bruno Fernandes, Harry Maguire, Diogo Dalot, Lisandro Martinez, Tom Heaton and Noussair Mazraoui responsible for keeping the squad in line.

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"We have a leadership group now," said Amorim. "It's not just Bruno. It's not just Harry. It's six guys. They are responsible for the group.

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"There are some things that in the last year I had to deal with and I said to them this season, you deal with that. Small issues are with you guys. You're responsible.

"All these small changes, but I think it's helping the group. We have Bruno, we have Harry, Licha [Martinez], Diogo, Tom and Nous.

"So it's not just the oldest ones. Nous is in the group because he's a character that I like and I try to understand the dynamic of the group I try to reach every space. They are the guys responsible for keeping everyone in line.

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“I feel we're more organised now. We're so much better. What we eat, the way we behave on tour, on the pitch, the rules.

"I know they're not kids and I don't treat the players like kids. But I think these small rules can help a group to be strong. We have rules, and the rules are not to treat the players as babies.

Bruno Fernandes and Harry Maguire are both included in the Red Devils' leadership group (Image: Getty Images)

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"I treat them as men, but they have rules now and that can change the way you train. If you don't train in the right way, I have footage to show you - and I will show you in front of everybody.

"So I'm always on top. But in one sense I don't expect or need to do anything, because they will push each other. But if you train badly one time, I will show you the image. I will not speak with you, just speak. I will show everything."

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