Ferdinand Raises Concerns Over Amorim’s First Big Move at Man Utd, Praises Van Nistelrooy’s Decision to Step Aside
By John Thompson, Score More Sports Correspondent
Manchester, England
Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has raised concerns over new manager Ruben Amorim’s decision to let Ruud van Nistelrooy leave the club, warning that this move could upset players who had grown fond of the Dutch legend. Van Nistelrooy, who was brought back to Old Trafford this past summer as an assistant to then-manager Erik ten Hag, took over as interim boss after Ten Hag's sacking just nine games into the Premier League season.
Amorim’s first major decision since taking charge was to inform Van Nistelrooy that he would no longer be part of the coaching team, a move the club confirmed on Monday. Van Nistelrooy’s short stint as interim manager left a positive impression, securing wins over Leicester Cit...