RUBEN AMORIM has made a huge change to Manchester United’s pre-match routine.
The Red Devils begin their Premier League campaign tomorrow against Arsenal at Old Trafford.
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Back when Erik ten Hag was in charge of the club, he introduced a policy that saw players arrive at the stadium for a home game FOUR HOURS before kick-off.
It was a measure introduced by the old boss as he ditched staying at a hotel the night before a game.
But ahead of the new season, Amorim has axed Ten Hag’s preparation method.
And the players have now been told to meet at the club’s Carrington training ground before a match.
They will then travel for seven miles as a team to Old Trafford.
The plan is for them to arrive at the ground just two hours before kick-off.
Amorim has made the switch following Carrington’s £50m redevelopment.
A range of equipment and technology has been upgraded with a focus on fitness, nutrition, recovery and team unity.
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There is a new canteen area, swimming pool and space for players to relax.
The gym has undergone a major revamp and cryogenic chambers have been added to aid recovery.
Amorim now believes Carrington is the best place for the team to be before a game.
On the change, fans said: “Curious if this will impact performance in big pressure games. Does reducing pre-match build-up kill focus or sharpen it?”
Another added: “That sounds like a smart move. If Carrington has been upgraded to top level, it makes sense to use it as the hub players will feel more comfortable and focused before heading to Old Trafford.”
A third wrote: “I always thought it was weird how early we turn up to games.”
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