Mauricio Pochettino is scheduled to formally take charge of Manchester United on 18 November after agreeing to terms on a long-term contract. His dynamic tactical setup demands extreme physical conditioning to correct the club's poor running metrics this season. Former defender Toby Alderweireld revealed that while the manager maintains an approachable demeanour, he will ruthlessly exclude any individuals who fail to buy into his high-intensity regime.
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Players face strict conditioning demands as the new manager views physical fitness as a v…: Players face strict conditioning demands as the new manager views physical fitness as a vital performance weapon.
Squad members who fail to execute tactical plans or demonstrate daily training commitment…: Squad members who fail to execute tactical plans or demonstrate daily training commitment risk being swiftly sidelined.
Extensive video analysis and physical tracking data will form the core of the team's high…: Extensive video analysis and physical tracking data will form the core of the team's high-pressing tactical preparation.
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Mauricio Pochettino heads to Old Trafford with a reputation for "brutal" pre-seasons, an obsession with fitness and a no-nonsense approach.
Manchester United confirmed on Friday that Pochettino will become their manager on 18 November - replacing Michael Carrick - and has signed a contract until June 2029.
So what should the players and staff expect when the Argentine takes control at the end of next week?
BBC Sport spoke to Toby Alderweireld, who spent four years playing for Pochettino at Tottenham during a successful period where they reached the Champions League final and finished second in the Premier League.
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'The main man'
Alderweireld, 37, says Pochettino has a no-nonsense approach to management and that he can get the best out of a squad, as long as you do it his way.
"He is very approachable but you need to follow his plan. If you don't follow his…
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