Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana has pleaded with incoming boss Ruben Amorim to retain the companies of Ruud van Nistelrooy after extending his unbeaten run as interim. United beat PAOK 2-0 within the Europa League on Thursday to file their first win in Europe in over a yr to display the soundness Van Nistelrooy has introduced after a poor begin to the season.
The Dutchman was positioned in non permanent cost following the sacking of Erik ten Hag on October 28 after beforehand working as his assistant. And his rapport with the gamers has not gone unnoticed throughout his brief time managing the crew.
United have employed Sporting head coach Amorim as Ten Hag’s alternative, with the Portuguese formally taking the job on from November 11. That has left Van Nistelrooy at midnight about if he has a future with the Crimson Devils, as Amorim will convey his personal assistants to the membership.
However Onana made it clear that Van Nistelrooy has the gamers’ backing if he decides to remain at Outdated Trafford.
“100 per cent. He’s an excellent man and an excellent coach,” Onana mentioned after the sport.”He has a lot expertise and he has completed wonderful since he has been right here.
“We have had him for a couple of days as a head coach and the gamers are joyful, nevertheless it’s not one thing we will resolve. The membership decided [to hire Ruben Amorim] and we’ve to just accept as a result of they’ve the ultimate choice.”
United needed to be affected person in breaking down the cussed PAOK defence, with the Greek aspect irritating them for almost all of the sport till Amad Diallo struck twice within the second half.
It means Van Nistelrooy has now gained two of the three video games he has overseen from the dugout, having guided United to a 5-2 win over Leicester Metropolis within the Carabao Cup earlier than a 1-1 draw with Chelsea final Sunday.
Van Nistelrooy will lead the aspect in opposition to Leicester once more on Sunday for the ultimate time earlier than handing over to Amorim. And the 48-year-old confirmed he’s but to listen to from the brand new boss concerning his future.
“I did [check my phone] after I left your desk, I checked my Wi-fi and it was all on! Nothing but, persistence,” Van Nistelrooy mentioned after he was requested if Amorim had been in contact.
“For me it was necessary to get outcomes and there was the Leicester recreation, the Chelsea recreation and this one [PAOK] so I can solely be proud of the efficiency that the gamers put in and the bit I might do to assist them, I loved it.
“Sunday is one other one and I am so centered on doing that and hardly considering of what’s going to be subsequent however it will likely be time to take action.”