The Dutchman, who scored 150 United targets in his 5 years as a participant, stepped up into the function after Erik ten Hag’s departure on Monday. Van Nistelrooy had joined Ten Hag’s crew this summer time, keen to assist transfer the membership ahead and compete for main titles.
Serving as interim for the quick time period whereas a everlasting supervisor is appointed, van Nistelrooy’s first recreation noticed United rating 5 targets in an entertaining Carabao Cup fixture at Outdated Trafford.
Doubles from captain Bruno Fernandes and Casemiro, plus a sixth objective of the season from Alejandro Garnacho, noticed the Reds progress into the quarter-finals.
Van Nistelrooy revealed to journalists in Thursday’s press convention, previewing this weekend’s Premier League recreation towards Chelsea, that he and Sir Alex had spoken earlier than the match.
