Ruud van Nistelrooy

Ruud van Nistelrooy has been appointed interim manager of Manchester United following the dismissal of Erik ten Hag, with the club currently sitting 14th in the Premier League. Van Nistelrooy emphasized the significance of playing at Old Trafford in his first team talk, aiming to inspire the players ahead of their Carabao Cup match against Leicester City. While he has previous managerial experience from PSV Eindhoven, his tenure at United may be short-lived as the club is reportedly in talks to secure Ruben Amorim as the permanent head coach. Van Nistelrooy, a club legend with 150 goals during his playing days, has expressed mixed feelings about taking over but is focused on fostering team spirit and performance. The interim manager faces immediate challenges with upcoming matches against Chelsea and PAOK, needing to revitalize a struggling squad. Meanwhile, players like Cody Gakpo have praised Van Nistelrooy's coaching style, reflecting his influence on their development.