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The Dutchman responded, “Of course – I came here as an assistant to help the club,” when asked if he was happy to continue serving as interim manager while Amorim negotiations proceeded.
After the interim Manchester United manager led his team to an exciting Carabao Cup victory over Leicester, Ruud van Nistelrooy has expressed his desire to join Ruben Amorim’s new coaching staff. After Sunday’s late defeat at West Ham, the Old Trafford administration unanimously decided enough was enough, and Erik ten Hag paid the price this week for a dismal start to his third season as manager. As United searches for a permanent replacement, Van Nistelrooy was given temporary control. The club informed Sporting that they will cover the 10 million euros (£8.3 million) termination provision in head coach Amorim’s contract.
The Red Devils are in talks to sign the Portuguese as soon as possible, but if the situation drags on, they should be in good hands after Wednesday’s 5-2 victory against Leicester in the Carabao Cup. Van Nistelrooy told Sky Sports, “Of course – I came here as an assistant to help the club,” when asked if he was happy to continue serving as interim manager while Amorim negotiations proceeded. “I’m now assisting as needed in this function. Additionally, I am here to support the club going forward in whatever way I can, and that is my main purpose.”
When asked if he would be interested in joining United’s new coaching staff, the former striker responded, “As I said, I’m here to help, I’m here to serve, I’m here to give my everything for the club in any capacity with so many people here around me that want the best for the club and that will never change.” Before the Old Trafford match, Ineos’ director of sport, Sir Dave Brailsford, seemed to reassure supporters that the transaction for Amorim was finalised.
However, it has been reported that Sporting wants their 30-day notice-period head coach to manage their last three games before the international break in November, when United hosts Chelsea, PAOK, and Leicester. Even if Amorim’s appointment is officially confirmed before Sunday’s match, Van Nistelrooy, who rejoined the team in the summer as one of Ten Hag’s assistants, seems certain to be in control. The club decided to forego the post-match press conference because of the former United player’s rapid turnaround from the Leicester victory, and he will preview the Chelsea encounter at Carrington on Thursday afternoon.
Only after Casemiro and Bruno Fernandes both scored two goals that evening, with Alejandro Garnacho scoring the other to set up a quarterfinal matchup with Tottenham, did Van Nistelrooy address the rights holders. Five goals but I have to mention the chances against West Ham, Fenerbahce and Crystal Palace, we created so much more greater chances and couldn’t finish’, he stated. It was a fantastic night since we suddenly had some luck on our side. The target will always react and immediately launch another attack on us. However, I must admit that the players’ response to Leicester’s goals was superb, and they merit praise. I’m happy that everyone had a good football night and went home.
With goals from Bilal El Khannouss and Conor Coady, Leicester made nine changes for a Carabao Cup match that Steve Cooper believed was not as lopsided as the scoreboard indicated. Cooper, who received a caution and is anticipated to be suspended against fellow struggling team Ipswich this weekend, was incensed that United’s second goal was allowed to stand because it was offside in the build-up to Garnacho’s score. “Maybe there’s a bit of sympathy for the linesman,” Cooper stated. He plays as a lineman in the Premier League and is accustomed to VAR’s protection.
However, he is incapable of making such a mistake. In the game, it was a significant moment. Soon after, we score, and the score ought to be 1-1. The score is 2-1. The referees also took pleasure in issuing me a yellow card. “He seems to have enjoyed himself tonight. That was it. However, I want to defend my team. A picture on the bench cannot be simply accepted.