The temporary managerial stint of Ruud Van Nistelrooy at Manchester United has begun on a remarkable note as they smashed Leicester City 5-2 at Old Trafford in the 4th round of the Carabao Cup.
Carlos Henrique Casemiro and Bruno Fernandes netted a brace in the encounter while Alejandro Garnacho recorded a goal.
The victory propelled Manchester United into the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup, where they will be trading tackles with Tottenham Hotspur in North London.
Feat Recorded In Ruud Van Nistelrooy’s First Game As Manchester United Manager
Van Nistelrooy marshaled the side to producing 5 goals in a single game against a Premier League opposition, a feat Dutch tactician Erik ten Hag couldn’t achieve in his nearly 2-and-a-half-year stint at the club.
It took Ruud Van Nistelrooy only 1 game to record that feat, as Manchester United were all guns blazing against the Foxes.
Leicester City got their goals through Bilal El Khannous and Conor Coady, but they couldn’t silence the rampaging Manchester United side.
Manchester United Fans Want Ruud Van Nistelrooy To Be Made Permanent Manager Of The Club
Due to Manchester United’s magnificent display at Old Trafford, a section of the fans are already calling for Van Nistelrooy to be appointed as the club’s permanent manager.
He passed his first test sublimely, as players of the Old Trafford side clicked, with their transition being swift and their passes sticking.
Big figures in the dressing room, like captain Bruno Fernandes and veteran midfielder Casemiro, also appear to have found their rhythm.
Can Ruud Van Nistelrooy Pass The Chelsea Test?
Ruud Van Nistelrooy has one more test ahead of him and it is a clash against Chelsea at Old Trafford on Sunday, November 3, 2024.
It will be fascinating to see if he can scale the hurdle superbly, as Manchester United aim to move towards positive fortunes.
If Van Nistelrooy can guide the English giants to a statement win over Chelsea there certainly would be huge calls for him to remain as manager.
Ruud Van Nistelrooy At Manchester United
Ruud Van Nistelrooy returned to Manchester United in the summer of 2024, taking up a subservient role under erstwhile manager Erik ten Hag, who was dismissed on October 28, 2024.
The 48-year-old is a legend of the Premier League side, having previously played for the club between 2001 and 2006.
Van Nistelrooy netted 150 goals and provided 30 assists in 219 appearances for Manchester United, having joined the club from PSV Eindhoven in July 2001 for a fee of €28.5 million.
Ruud Van Nistelrooy
Ruud Van Nistelrooy also played for teams like Real Madrid, Malaga, and Hamburger SV before calling time on his playing career in July 2012.
Moreover, the legendary striker has previously managed PSV Eindhoven alongside the club’s cadet teams.
Van Nistelrooy was also assistant manager of the Netherlands national team between March 2020 and July 2021 under former Inter Milan boss Frank de Boer.
Manchester United’s Next Manager?
Sporting Lisbon boss Ruben Amorim is expected to be the next manager of Manchester United, with concrete reports claiming that all essential documents needed for the appointment to become official are close to being finalized.
Manchester United have also reportedly agreed to pay Sporting Lisbon Amorim’s release fee of £8.3 million.
