Manchester United players want Ruud van Nistelrooy to remain at the club as Ruben Amorim takes on their ‘connector’ role and praise the way he has communicated with them.
Sky Sports News It can be revealed that there is a surge of support to keep the 48-year-old at Carrington in some capacity after his term as interim manager ends.
Van Nistelrooy is respected by United’s leadership group for the way he drives things, along with all the staff responsible for running the first team.
No concrete decisions have yet been made on the make-up of Amorim’s backroom team, but the next manager is keen to bring in five experienced Sporting colleagues as well as long-time assistants Carlos Fernandes and Adelio Candido. That role is played by Emanuel Ferro.
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The Super Sunday panel made up of Roy Keane, Jamie Redknapp and Frank Lampard discuss whether Ruud van Nistelrooy will remain at the club to work under new manager Ruben Amorim.
If they do join, it is difficult to see how Van Nistelrooy, who has signed on as a substitute, will be able to fill the position.
Keeping him at United will require some adjustments to his responsibilities, but the club legend has emphasized his openness to helping in other ways. He also supported Amorim and said several times that he wanted to talk to him.
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Manchester United interim manager Ruud van Nistelrooy has revealed that Ruben Amorim has had no say in this week’s squad selections and that his main focus now is winning the next three games.
In addition to Van Nistelrooy, there is also a strong desire for current first-team coach Darren Fletcher to remain under coach Amorim.
He has been an excellent link between the academy and senior team, following the same journey as a United player, making over 300 appearances and winning 13 trophies over 20 years.
“What Fletcher was doing was important, even if it didn’t get a lot of attention,” one source said.
Manchester United’s ‘boring’ Keane: They are average in every way
Roy Keane has warned new manager Ruben Amorim that Manchester United are “average in every way” after their side drew 1-1 with Chelsea.
United’s new manager confirmed his worst start to a Premier League season as his side were held to a 1-1 draw with Chelsea at Old Trafford.
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Highlights of the Premier League match between Manchester United and Chelsea
Ruud van Nistelrooy, who was United’s interim manager until Amorim’s arrival on November 11, was unable to help his side get into form as they were held to a dismal draw with the west Londoners.
When asked about Amorim’s appointment, Keane said: “He should have signed a longer contract.” “This team still has a long way to go.
“This is a typical Manchester United team. All the statistics support it. They succeed and they fail. You never know which one is going to come out. It’s not good.”
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Watch what happened after the 1-1 draw with Chelsea in the Premier League as Roy Keane discusses Manchester United, the players’ mindset and new manager Ruben Amorim’s biggest challenge on Super Sunday.
“‘Boring’ seems a bit strong, but it lacks confidence. It’s really disappointing. It’s so lackluster. The team fell a long way and is back in the top four.
“If you look at certain individuals, they think they are better than they are. United are average in every way. There is nothing special about them.”
“It was very quiet at Old Trafford. I was happy when the referee blew the final whistle.”
