Manchester United interim manager Ruud van Nistelrooy has spoken publicly for the first time since taking charge, writing in the United Review’s matchday program for Wednesday’s match against Leicester.

He said: “As I’m sure you can all imagine, I write these notes with a lot of mixed emotions. Erik ten Hag brought me back to Manchester United in the summer and, although I have only been part of the coaching staff here for a few months I will always be grateful to him for giving me the opportunity and I am sad to see him go.

“Even on an interim basis, it is a great honor to lead the club I love for as long as I am asked. I can promise that I will continue to give my all, in whatever capacity, to try to change our situation.” fortunes.

“Despite our results, I love being back at Old Trafford and working with the team and staff every day. We have seen the team’s potential at times this season, but clearly not often enough.

“Now is the time for everyone at the club to work together, give it our all and turn this season around while we have time. From my experiences as a player and coach here, I can safely say that when the players, staff and fans “If “We unite, Manchester United can be unstoppable.”