Manchester United interim coach Ruud van Nistelrooy has broken his silence on the sacking of Erik ten Hag.
The Dutchman was dismissed on Monday following the team’s controversial 2-1 loss to West Ham.
The legendary striker returned to the club in the summer as part of ten Hags backroom staff and is set to take charge of the team’s League Cup clash against Leicester City.
The former Real Madrid star was placed as a caretaker until Erik ten Hag’s replacement is appointed.
Ahead of their clash against Leicester City at Old Trafford in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup, the Dutchman shared his thoughts on the role and Ten Hag’s sacking.
“Erik ten Hag brought me back to Manchester United in the summer and, while I have only been part of the coaching staff here for a few months, I will always be grateful to him for giving me the opportunity, and I am saddened to see him leave,” he said via Manchester Evening News....Read Full Article [Click Here>]
“Even on an interim basis, it is a great honour to manage the club I love for however long I am asked to do so.”
van Nistelrooy played five seasons at Old Trafford, winning one Premier League title and the Premier League Golden Boot in 2003.
With Man United in talks to hire Ruben Amorim as their permanent coach, van Nistelrooy will likely leave the club, per The Athletic.
The Red Devils were linked with several coaches, including Thomas Tuchel and Gareth Southgate.
It seems the club has settled on Sporting CP coach Amorim who has done brilliantly in Portugal. However, many feel there’s risk involved, especially since he is switching from the Portuguese league to the much tougher Premier League.
