Ralf Rangnick bans bacon butties, beer and burgers in Manchester United fitness drive

Manchester United interim manager Ralf Rangnick is desperate to up the fitness levels of his players, so has banned them from a range of unhealthy food and drink on rest days.

The German wants to implement the high pressing style that he is famed for pioneering, with Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp one of many managers who have been inspired by his methods.

However, Rangnick has struggled to get the Red Devils playing how he would like since his arrival at Old Trafford in December, so is bringing in new measures.

The Sun report that he is redesigning the diet of his players, so has had to ban them from having a number of treats for the rest of the season.

Bacon butties, burgers, pizzas, red meat, cakes, alcohol and fizzy drinks have all been ruled out under the new plan, according to the report.

Replacing these meals will be chicken, salmon, monkfish and more vegetables.

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A source told the Sun: ‘Ralf has high standards and wants to play a pressing game — but the players are not fit enough.

‘He’s analysed all the data and identified what they need to cut out of their diets and eat more of.

‘There’s no more bacon sandwiches or burgers on rest days and he’s banned boozing and ordered them all into the gym for extra sessions.’

Manchester United will look to bounce back on Saturday lunchtime after a couple of disappointing results after being ousted from the FA Cup by Middlesbrough and drawing with Burnley in the Premier League.

They take on Southampton in the 12.30pm kick-off at Old