Football

Manchester United Eye Van Nistelrooy as Interim Coach if Ten Hag Is Sacked

Manchester United's management is considering appointing Ruud van Nistelrooy as interim head coach should the club decide to part ways with Erik ten Hag following the match against Aston Villa.

According to Mirror Online, Van Nistelrooy is apprehensive about the potential appointment, fearing he may be perceived as a traitor by the fans.

The 48-year-old Dutchman is currently serving as an assistant coach at Manchester United.

On October 6th, Manchester United will face Aston Villa in the seventh round of the Premier League. The match is set to kick off at 16:00 MSK at Villa Park in Birmingham.

At present, Manchester United sits 14th in the Premier League standings with seven points, while Aston Villa is in fifth place with 13 points.