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Nistelrooy ahead of Man Utd debut:: I'll lead the team as long as it takes

The former 20-time champions striker will be in the role of head coach for today's League Cup clash with Leicester

Oct 30, 2024 15:34 44

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The temporary head coach of Manchester United - Ruud van Nistelrooy, spoke before his debut at the head of the "red devils", reported FOCUS.

The former 20-time champions striker will be in the role of head coach in today's League Cup clash against Leicester.

On Monday, United's club management sacked Erik ten Haag, with Sporting Lisbon manager Ruben Amorim the favorite for his long-term successor.

The two sides are still at loggerheads, with it being unclear who will be on the bench for the next match against Chelsea at the weekend.

"Even temporarily, it is an honor to lead the team I love. I'm willing to do this for as long as it takes. I can promise that I will continue to give my best to the club, no matter what position I am in, to try to change the situation for the better. Despite Manchester United's results, I am happy to be at "Old Trafford" and I work with the team every day. This season we sometimes saw the real potential of Manchester United, but it happened too rarely,”, Nistelrooy told the club website.