Ruben Amorim has resorted to a world leading athletics coach into an attempt to transform Manchester United fortune.
Since the Portuguese coach arrived in Old Trafford in November, Amorim has suffered a mixed spell, winning only seven of his 17 games in charge.
United has shown slight signs of improvement in recent weeks with three victories in its last four games, but the Red Devils languish in the 12th in the Premier League, 12 points outside the first four.
Amorim has not been afraid of calling for his side, and the 40 -year -old recent . Body fat levels.
And, according to The timesHarry Marra, a legendary athletics coach of the Olympic Games, has joined the club as a consultant, responsible for sharpening United's physical aptitude.
Marra, who guided the American decatteleta Ashton Eaton at two Olympic titles in 2012 and 2016, was appointed world athletics coach of the year in 2016, while he has also worked with several other elite multi-format athletes.
Ruben Amorim has resorted to an athletics guru in an attempt to sharpen the aptitude of Man United
Harry Marra, a legendary coach, has joined the club as a short -term consultant
Amorim has been critical of the physical condition on his side for a few tumultuous months
Similarly, he has been involved in the major league baseball team of the San Francisco giants, where he served as a speed and physical conditioning consultant.
Marra is now working with Fitness and Sports Sciences staff in United, with the 78 -year -old man in charge of sharing her experience.
It is only expected that the American remain in the club for a few weeks, but it is said that the opportunity to choose the brain of such a legendary figure in athletics caused emotion.
The arrival of Marra follows a pattern in United of brings very respected figures of a variety of areas and sports to share knowledge and help develop personnel in the club.
The Times report adds that several similar movements have already been taken this season, with events led by United experts in medical and injury management, nutrition and strength training, among others.
Under Marra's tutelage, the legendary Eaton won five global outdoor and covered titles along with the two Olympic gold medals, while also broke two world records.
Marra also trained people like Brianne Theisen-Eaton, Paul Terek, Sheldon Blockburger and the American was named among the ten best track coaches of all time last year.
Meanwhile, speaking in November, Amorim had highlighted his concerns about United's physical conditioning levels only weeks after arriving.
Marra guided the American decatteleta Ashton Eaton (right) to two Olympic titles in 2012 and 2016
Amorim, 39, also previously described how his team 'has to get a better runner'
“(We must) improve the physical aspect (of our game),” he said. 'I think you want to talk about the team, the way we play, I think we lose the ball too often and we have to keep the ball.
'We have to be better running. I think it is clear to everyone. And we have to be very good in the details.
'Sometimes we hope to change many things, great things. I think they are small things and we are here to improve small things.
'The way we see football, we play as a team, understanding the game in a way, that is the focus. I can tell you in the little things that I can help these players.
United returns to action on Thursday when they travel to Romanian FCSB (Steaaaua Bucharest) and a victory will ensure its automatic progression to the last 16 of the Europa League.