Manuel Pellegrini has revealed the secrets of his philosophy as manager, and has named the three things he demands of his West Ham players.

The Chilean took over at the London Stadium in the summer after having managed the likes of River Plate and Real Madrid, and winning a Premier League title with Manchester City in 2014.

Speaking in an interview with the Telegraph, the 65-year-old revealed the foundations for his success as a manager.

He said: “I continue thinking in the same way. You will never run more than the ball, the players that don’t lose the ball are the most important in the team, and good players decide the game.

“There are lots of different ways to play football, I choose one in my career. I believe in that one.”

Pellegrini also outlined the three things that he insists he gets from his players at West Ham: “Respect, commitment and performance.”

He added: “I always find when things are not going the correct way, it’s my fault.

“I never have excuses with other people.”

OPINION

Manuel Pellegrini could prove to be such a coup for West Ham. He is a manager of class and repose who has made a success of himself almost everywhere he has been. Even when he has been dismissed in the past it has often felt unjustified, and usually an unfortunate by product of a club moving to bring in a manager who could be seen as more fashionable or charismatic. At Real Madrid his side set a record points total for a La Liga season and still finished second to an indomitable Barcelona team. The Chilean was then ousted in favour of Jose Mourinho, despite the wishes of the club’s fanbase. A club like West Ham could be the ideal place for him. The club will always prioritise football over image, and he has taken over at a time when the club are just beginning to flourish. The start of the season was rocky, but something has clicked in recent weeks, and the Hammers look like a real force. Pellegrini could turn them into a very, very strong side.