“I’m proud of these five players. This is my final match with this club, and they are the only players who deserve to stay.”-“FANS SHOCKED” as Ruud van Nistelrooy hails five “outstanding” Manchester United players following a 1-1 draw with Chelsea.
Ruud van Nistelrooy praised five “excellent” Manchester United players following their 1-1 draw with Chelsea at the weekend.
United earned a point at home as Bruno Fernandes converted a penalty after a foul on Rasmus Højlund. However, Chelsea equalised only five minutes later. United’s problems continue in the Premier League, as they are 13th after ten games with 12 points.
Despite this, Van Nistelrooy saw positives in the team’s performance, particularly given Chelsea’s excellent record and United’s current issues. He singled out five players for strong performances, particularly in defence and midfield.
“From the back, centre, Lisandro Martinez and Matthijs De Ligt did a great job,” Van Nistelrooy told Sky Sports, praising their key roles in neutralising Chelsea’s threat.
Mazraoui performed particularly well, collecting the Man of the Match award. However, the front three struggled to create opportunities, and United’s assault looked lacklustre. Marcus Rashford started well but lost effectiveness after switching wings with Alejandro Garnacho, a move by Van Nistelrooy that prompted some questions.
When Ruben Amorim arrives at Old Trafford, he will have a slew of challenges, the most pressing of which is likely to be boosting goal-scoring.
