What Ruud van Nistelrooy said to Manchester United players during the half-time interval against PAOK

Ruud van Nistelrooy’s remarks to Manchester United players at the half-time interval against

PAOK Ruud van Nistelrooy stated that he discussed the positioning of the Manchester United players during half-time against PAOK. United had a lackluster performance in another scoreless first half against the Greek team, but two goals from Amad in the second half ensured a first European victory in 380 days. The triumph has elevated United to 15th place in the 36-team Europa League standings, with four additional matches remaining against Bodo/Glimt, Viktoria Plzen, Rangers, and Steaua Bucharest.

Van Nistelrooy elucidated the positioning extensively during the half-time. We abandoned our positions excessively in the first half, which hindered our progress; we were unable to locate our 6s and advance the ball to the players we desired in threatening situations, such as Bruno (Fernandes) and Amad.

We performed admirably in the second half, maintaining our positions, which resulted in increased fluidity and improved ball play, ultimately leading to more opportunities. Van Nistelrooy will assume interim management of United for the final match against Leicester City at Old Trafford on Sunday, prior to Ruben Amorim’s appointment as head coach on Monday. Amorim will oversee Sporting for the last time against Braga on Sunday, and he is not anticipated to engage in conversations with Van Nistelrooy regarding his continuation as assistant coach until next week. Van Nistelrooy stated,

“I believe Ruben concentrates on Braga while I concentrate on Leicester, which is advantageous for the time being.” It demonstrates our commitment to daily tasks and optimizing team performance. He should concentrate on Braga while I will concentrate on Leicester, and we shall evaluate the outcomes thereafter.

I am preoccupied with a singular focus. I desire to conclude my tenure as interim with utmost preparation, providing the players with all necessary resources to optimize their performance and ideally secure three crucial victories, maintaining our presence at Old Trafford; that is my singular goal. “Aside from that, I do not extensively contemplate the future, to be candid.” It is exceedingly significant.