Recuperating Man Utd coach Steve McClaren left at home for pre-season tour as new title under Ten Hag is revealed
STEVE MCCLAREN has not travelled to the US with Manchester United for their pre-season tour.
The former England manager has instead remained at home after taking up a new role at the club.
McClaren re-joined the Red Devils’ coaching team in 2022 following Erik ten Hag’s appointment.
He previously spent two years at Old Trafford during Sir Alex Ferguson’s tenure.
After two years as an assistant manager, though, McClaren has now seen his job title change to senior first-team coach.
The move comes after the arrivals of Ruud van Nistelrooy and Rene Hake as Ten Hag’s new assistants.
Meanwhile, the Daily Mail report McClaren remains at Carrington after United jetted off to the USA this week.
The 63-year-old is currently recovering from foot surgery, which is said to be hampering his mobility.
As a result, he will instead work with the players returning late to pre-season training following their international exploits.
Bruno Fernandes, Diogo Dalot, Kobbie Mainoo, Luke Shaw, Joshua Zirkzee, Lisandro Martinez, Alejandro Garnacho, Facundo Pellistri and Altay Bayindir have all been given time-off following Euro 2024 and Copa America.
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The international stars were not included in Ten Hag’s initial 29-man tour squad, but could head out for the second week of the trip.
Decisions will be made on a case-by-case basis, the report adds, with the rest of the players staying in Manchester to work with McClaren.
Man Utd pre-season tour squad in full
Goalkeepers: Tom Heaton, Demot Mee, Andre Onana, Radek Vitek.
Defenders: Harry Amass, Rhys Bennett, Jonny Evans,Will Fish, Victor Lindelof, Harry Maguire, Sam Murray, Aaron Wan-Bissaka,Leny Yoro.
Midfielders: Casemiro, Toby Collyer, Christian Eriksen, Hannibal, Jack Fletcher, Sam Mather, Scott McTominay, Mason Mount, Maxi Oyedele, James Scanlon.
Forwards: Antony, Amad, Rasmus Hojlund, Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho, Ethan Wheatley.
Reported injured: Tyrell Malacia
Left out: Joshua Zirkzee, Altay Bayindir, Diogo Dalot, Bruno Fernandes, Alejandro Garnacho, Kobbie Mainoo, Lisandro Martinez, Facundo Pellistri and Luke Shaw.
United are set to play three matches during their tour, beginning with a clash against Arsenal in Los Angeles on Saturday.
Friendlies with Real Betis and Liverpool are set to follow next week.
Ten Hag’s side will then conclude their preparations with the Community Shield against Manchester City on August 10.
The Red Devils start the new Premier League season at home to Fulham six days later.
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