Manchester United sends coach to US to help youngsters integrate

Manchester United’s youth coach Dave Hughes has joined the club’s tour of America.

According to the Daily Mail, Hughes joins Erik ten Hag’s coaching staff to support the large number of young players in United’s squad this summer.

The Reds have played three pre-season friendlies since preparations for the new campaign began. With two defeats to Rosenborg and Arsenal, United’s only win so far came against Rangers at Murrayfield.

Ten Hag fielded most of his young players in the second half against Arsenal, although there was a starting spot for academy products Harry Amas and Toby Collyer.

A young team is set to face Real Betis in San Diego on Wednesday.

It’s a good decision to bring Hughes to the US because it shows a real effort is being made to help youngsters integrate into the first team.

The report adds that Hughes was tipped for the role by the club’s head of player development and coaching Travis Binnion and first-team coach Darren Fletcher.

Hughes joined United as assistant U21 coach in September 2022 after serving as Head of Academy at Cardiff City. He has also held roles at Southampton, Aston Villa and the Wales national team.

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