Manchester United interim boss Ruud van Nistelrooy was asked if he ever thought he would be in such a position in his career.
The Dutchman, a former United player who left the club in 2006 after a falling out with Sir Alex Ferguson, was Erik ten Hag’s assistant this season.
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After Ten Hag lost his job on Monday, Van Nistelrooy was tasked with leading the team until a permanent successor is hired.
He said this week: “I didn’t think that at the time, to manage. I left for Real Madrid in 2006, so a long time ago, to perform and play and get the most out of yourself as a player.” .
“Then you start thinking about coaching. But it was special to return to this club and to this city that I loved and still love, and I enjoy it. I enjoy being in Manchester, I enjoy working with the players and staff here. There weren’t many when I played, but there are still some. I see familiar faces. About the same number of people from that time.”
He added about his affinity with the club: “It’s the other side of being a football player, or manager or assistant. They’re completely opposite sides. My team talks, I stand in front of the team and tell them about what Manchester United are doing. ” is about and what it is to play at Old Trafford. They tell which songs are sung by the fans and why.
“So you try to convey that feeling, that wonderful feeling when you play for this club. It’s a proud moment to share that with the players, and what they radiated on the pitch, and the way they interacted with the supporters “It was also an incredible support for me and it only strengthens me to do my utmost, especially in the short term, for Chelsea.”