Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers has already provided Manchester United with an insight into what he would demand from his players, as he leads the stakes with bookmakers in terms of possible Ole Gunnar Solskjaer replacements.
Following Saturday's 2-0 defeat to Manchester City at Old Trafford, United manager Solskjaer is under enormous pressure, with rumours circulating about changes the club could make.
Defeat to City marked United's fourth defeat in their last six Premier League matches and the supporters' patience are beginning to wear incredibly thin with the Norwegian.
As reported by the Manchester Evening News following the defeat to Liverpool just over a fortnight ago, United did consider sacking Solskjaer. However, the lack of a succession plan being in place forced them to stand by the Norwegian.
Although United don't have anyone lined-up to succeed Solskjaer, should they decide enough is enough, the Manchester Evening News understands there is interest from the club in Leicester chief Rodgers.
Since swapping Celtic Park for the King Power Stadium in February 2019, the former Liverpool boss has done an excellent job, guiding them to back-to-back fifth-placed finishes in the Premier League and their first ever FA Cup.
Rodgers also appears to be a popular choice among the fans, with a growing number of United supporters believing that the Northern Irishman could be a suitable choice to pick up the baton.
If United were to turn to Rodgers — who has already played down speculation linking him with the Old Trafford managerial hot-seat — the former Liverpool boss has already given an indication of his approach.
"I demand all players train like they play," Rodgers said in the past.. "I always say to the players here when they sign a contract, you’re signing a training contract. I’ll decide whether you play or not.
"The money is in your bank every month but you’re to work and get better."
As well as imposing himself as somebody who will not be afraid to make harsh decisions and reward those on merit, the 48-year-old has also outlined how he likes his brand of football to be played.
Speaking during his time in charge of Swansea between 2010 and 2012, Rodgers explained: "The football philosophy is very much about positive football.
"If you want to define it: we like to play attacking creative football but always with a tactical discipline. The template for all of our work is our organisation."
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