Ruud van Nistelrooy Dismisses 'Magic Touch' After Man Utd's Dominant Win Over Leicester in Carabao Cup
The interim coach praised his players for their reaction after conceding goals, emphasizing that their performance deserved recognition. “It is always the target to react and attack. The reaction of players after the Leicester goals was excellent, and they deserve the credit. I am glad the crowd goes home happy,” he added.
Ruud van Nistelrooy has played down suggestions that he had a special influence on Manchester United's sudden upturn in form following his appointment as interim manager. The Dutchman celebrated a commanding 5-2 victory over Leicester City in his first match in charge, which saw United progress to the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup.
Match Summary
In a thrilling encounter at Old Trafford, United finally showcased their attacking prowess, scoring five goals after struggling with finishing in recent matches. Casemiro and Bruno Fernandes each netted twice, while Alejandro Garnacho also contributed to the tally. This performance marked a significant improvement after previous games where United created numerous chances but failed to convert.
Van Nistelrooy's Comments
After the match, Van Nistelrooy acknowledged the role of luck in the victory, stating, “I have to say we had some luck as well. I am so happy for Casemiro and [Alejandro] Garnacho and Bruno [Fernandes]. Five goals, but the chances against West Ham and Fenerbahce, we created so much and couldn’t finish. All of a sudden we had some luck on our side, and that made it a great night.”
The interim coach praised his players for their reaction after conceding goals, emphasizing that their performance deserved recognition. “It is always the target to react and attack. The reaction of players after the Leicester goals was excellent, and they deserve the credit. I am glad the crowd goes home happy,” he added.
What's Next for United?
While United had hoped to have Ruben Amorim installed as their permanent manager before their next Premier League match against Chelsea, negotiations with Sporting CP are still ongoing. As a result, Van Nistelrooy is expected to remain at the helm for the upcoming game at Old Trafford on Sunday.
This emphatic victory has temporarily lifted the spirits at United following Erik ten Hag's departure, and it remains to be seen how the team will perform under Van Nistelrooy's guidance until a new permanent manager is confirmed.
