Ruud van Nistelrooy makes plea to next Man Utd manager Ruben Amorim

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Interim manager Ruud van Nistelrooy is excited about the opportunity to connect with Ruben Amorim and has expressed his willingness to assist the new head coach and Manchester United in any way possible.

After coming back to the club where he once starred as a player during the summer to join Erik ten Hag's coaching staff, the beloved figure is now stepping in as manager for the time being after his fellow countryman was let go on Monday.

Van Nistelrooy managed a 5-2 victory against Leicester in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday, followed by a 1-1 draw with Chelsea in the Premier League on Sunday.

Sporting Lisbon's manager Amorim is set to start his new position in England next Monday and plans to bring his own team along. However, Van Nistelrooy is eager to stay on as part of the coaching staff.

"As I mentioned on Wednesday, I'm here to provide support as an assistant and a coach, and for a brief time, I'm stepping in as an interim as well," he stated.

"I'm also open to any opportunity to assist, so I welcome the possibilities that the future may bring."

“We're all here to support him and assist him in bringing Manchester United to the level we all aspire for. I believe that attitude is crucial. This is not about any one person; it's about the club as a whole.”

"I’m eager to learn more about him. It's clear he's had great success in Portugal. He’s quite young but shows a lot of promise as a coach, and he has consistently performed well there for an extended period."

"As I mentioned, I'm excited to continue supporting the club's progress. It's my primary objective."

Van Nistelrooy hasn't had a conversation with Amorim yet, but he thinks that the Portuguese coach is taking on a role at a club that's in a stronger position than what the current statistics imply, especially since United's points total after 10 matches is the lowest it has been since the 1986-87 season.

The difficult beginning to the season, much like the current one, led to a switch in management, with Sir Alex Ferguson taking over from Ron Atkinson.

"We're still at the beginning of the season, and I believe that the effort and attitude the players demonstrated on Wednesday and today provide a solid base for us to develop from," said Van Nistelrooy.

"When you embody this determination and passion, your football skills will shine through."

"I believe that's the starting point, and from there, there's plenty of opportunity to enhance our position in the rankings."

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca was satisfied with the outcome at Old Trafford. He mentioned, “In Italy, we have a saying that when you can’t win, it’s crucial not to lose.” However, he believed that Lisandro Martinez should have received a red card.

The Argentine defender narrowly avoided receiving a red card during stoppage time in the second half after the VAR assessed his rough challenge on Cole Palmer.

"Honestly, the referee didn't mention anything," said Chelsea manager Maresca.

I simply told him that if you're not aiming for the ball and instead go after the player or their legs, the call is clear-cut.

"I mentioned it this way, but the match was already over. I believe it's pretty obvious that it's a red card, for sure."