Ruben Amorim emphasizes that it would have been unjust to keep Ruud van Nistelrooy in the backroom staff at Manchester United. Van Nistelrooy led the team as caretaker for four matches following Erik ten Hag’s dismissal in October, achieving three victories and one draw before Amorim took over in Manchester. On his first day at the club, Amorim decided to part ways with Van Nistelrooy after discussing it with him, despite the Dutchman’s desire to remain and support the 40-year-old. Amorim accompanied assistant manager Carlos Fernandes, first team coaches Adelio Candido and Emanuel Ferro, fitness coach Paulo Barreira, goalkeeping coach Jorge Vital, and analyst Eduardo Rosalino to United. Van Nistelrooy has taken the role of manager at Leicester City and is set to visit Old Trafford for the FA Cup fourth round on Friday evening. Amorim mentioned, “The situation wasn’t complicated for me as it was very straightforward.” I simply needed to clarify. I believe it’s very straightforward.. “He comprehends, he’s knowledgeable about football, he gets this circumstance.” I have my crew and my personnel. I could hold on to Ruud since it benefited me and was a well-liked choice. However, I refuse to place Ruud ahead of my team members, regardless of the circumstances. Ultimately, I had to position someone like Ruud at the bottom of my staff hierarchy, which I believe was unfair to him. “I wanted to demonstrate respect towards Ruud, so I made my stance very clear to him.”
