I will not lie; he is the genuine reason for our success after Ten Hag’s departure. He has made significant progress since Van Nistelrooy assumed responsibility. Bruno Fernandez discloses the sole Man United player who serves as the foundation of the team at present: Amad and Rashford are not included.
On Sunday, Manchester United emerged as 3-0 winners over Leicester City at Old Trafford, marking the ideal conclusion to the Ruud van Nistelrooy era.
The Red Devils are now only four points away from the top four in the Premier League as a result of the victory. An uninterrupted four-game run, which includes three victories, has been achieved during the interim manager’s tenure.
In the past four games, players have been permitted to express themselves freely, a significant departure from the Erik ten Hag era. Additionally, the former striker’s arrival has reignited the careers of certain players.
Manuel Ugarte was one of them, as he was present on the pitch throughout the game on Sunday. He won 10 ground duels and made a total of 12 challenges, winning eight of them.
Ugarte appears to have recovered his form.
The proprietors were not amenable to Erik ten Hag’s preference for other players, as he was disregarded by the former manager.
Van Nistelrooy has provided the Uruguayan with consistent playing time, which has accentuated his combative edge.
The 23-year-old, in conjunction with Casemiro, made three critical interventions and recovered the ball seven times, limiting the Foxes’ possession of the ball at times (stats via sofascore).
The former Paris Saint-Germain star, with his confidence restored, occasionally summoned the fortitude to advance. Although his passing still requires development, there were numerous encouraging indicators.
Amorim will be delighted.
The defensive midfielder completed the game with a 92% passing accuracy, completing 68 touches of the ball and completing five passes in the final third.
Additionally, the Uruguayan international generated a significant opportunity and executed a critical pass. He successfully executed all of his dribbles and had an attempt on goal that was blocked.
Ruben Amorim, who has worked with the midfielder in the past at Sporting Lisbon, will be pleased with his former pupil’s return to form.
He has formed a steady partnership with Casemiro but United supporters will be expecting to see Kobbie Mainoo partnering him eventually once the Amorim era kickstarts.
