Mourinho unexpectedly broke Sir Alex's rules

The "Special One" decided to break the "rule" set by Sir Alex by letting the players rest at home, instead of gathering at the Lowry Hotel before each match at Old Trafford.

The rule that Man Utd players must gather and sleep at the Lowry Hotel before each match at Old Trafford has become an “unwritten rule” that has been in place for decades. This “rule” was issued by former coach Alex Ferguson to monitor the players’ eating and sleeping habits to best prepare for the match.

Later coaches such as David Moyes and Louis van Gaal maintained this rule during their time in the "hot seat" of MU. Coach Jose Mourinho was no exception when he continued to implement it in his first season leading the "Red Devils". It was not until this season, when he understood the players, that the Portuguese strategist dared to "break the rule".

Lowry Hotel, where MU stars come to rest before home matches at Old Trafford.

Manager Jose Mourinho has put his faith in his players ahead of the Premier League match against West Ham. The MU players were allowed to stay home with their families on Saturday night before arriving at the Lowry Hotel on Sunday to prepare for the match.

The Special One’s new rule will continue to be implemented this week when his team welcomes Leicester to Old Trafford on August 26. Most of the players support Mourinho’s decision, except for some important players of the team who are worried that the young players may overindulge and not be well prepared for the match.

However, the 54-year-old strategist affirmed that the players being able to stay at home with their relatives is the best way for them to feel comfortable before entering the match. He and his assistants and fitness experts will closely monitor their health and require the players to strictly follow the eating and resting regimen at home during the application of the new regulations.

This weekend, coach Mourinho and his team will return to Old Trafford to host Leicester City in round 3 of the Premier League.

According to Zing