Ruben Amorim's successor at Manchester United could look at changing four rules the Portuguese manager told his players to abide by. The 40-year-old was sacked after Sunday's 1-1 draw with Leeds United, leaving the Reds sixth in the table.
His exit follows explosive comments made after the match at Elland Road, where he took thinly veiled digs at the club’s board and suggested he had little control over the club’s direction. He then told reporters he would be the 'manager' of United rather than the 'coach'.
Among Amorim's rules, players were prohibited from jetting off during international breaks if not selected by their nation, based on rest and limiting travel. Another rule banned bringing food to the dressing room on matchdays as part of an elite conditioning push.
In training, the losing team in practice matches was responsible for picking up equipment, fostering accountability. Amorim also instructed his coaches not to give overly complex instructions to players, allowing the squad to learn roles properly.
United icon Darren Fletcher has been placed in interim charge for the game at Burnley. No immediate successor has been identified, though Oliver Glasner has emerged as the bookmakers' early favourite, with Gareth Southgate and Mauricio Pochettino following.
