Ruben Amorim’s Man Utd problem is clear and Ruud van Nistelrooy can help solve it before he arrives
The IndependentThere is no doubting when Ruud Van Nistelrooy accepted the offer to become one of Erik ten Hag’s assistants at Manchester United, he had his eyes on the big job. In the short term, I am only thinking of one thing.” open image in gallery Van Nistelrooy looked at home in the Old Trafford dugout when he took charge for the Carabao Cup match against Leicester While the goals did anything but flow and an injury-ravaged backline struggled to offer bewildered new goalkeeper Andre Onana much protection throughout the past year of Ten Hag’s tenure, Van Nistelrooy will know full well which area of the pitch needs the most attention. open image in gallery Ruben Amorim will take over at United during the next international break Casemiro was instrumental to Ten Hag’s initial success, starring in United’s Carabao Cup final success against Newcastle that ended the club’s six-year trophy drought. open image in gallery Manuel Ugarte found his game time limited under Erik ten Hag but could be the answer to United’s midfield problems But there are still so many riddles to solve in midfield that Van Nistelrooy cannot leave down to his successor.