As Manchester United begins a new chapter under Ruben Amorim, fans and former players alike are stirred by a surprising decision: Amorim has dismissed club legend and recent interim coach Ruud van Nistelrooy from his role. This move has drawn criticism, especially from United icon Rio Ferdinand, who voiced his disappointment over Amorim’s choice to let van Nistelrooy go despite his positive influence on the squad.
Van Nistelrooy, who led the team to three wins and a draw in four matches, made a memorable impact during his brief stint. However, Amorim has opted for a fresh start with his own staff, including trusted assistants Carlos Fernandes and Adelio Candido. Van Nistelrooy’s contributions, hailed as “invaluable” by players like Matthijs de Ligt, were ultimately not enough to keep him in the fold.
Rio Ferdinand didn’t hold back in his critique, expressing his frustration on his podcast *Rio Ferdinand Presents*. He praised van Nistelrooy’s impressive work with the players, saying the former striker’s brief tenure “couldn’t have gone better” and lamenting the decision to part ways with someone who had developed such a strong bond with the team.