Cristiano Ronaldo’s Comments on Ruud Van Nistelrooy Resurface After ten Hag Sacking

• Cristiano Ronaldo has previously vouched for Ruud Van Nistelrooy to help rebuild Manchester United
• The former striker was appointed as the club's interim coach following Erik ten Hag's dismissal on October 28
• Van Nistelorroy will be in charge until the international break when Sporting Lisbon boss Ruben Amorim takes over

It is a known secret that Cristiano Ronaldo wasn't really on board with how Erik ten Hag ran things at Manchester United.

Erik ten Hag was dismissed last week as the club's manager after a lethargic start to the 2023/2024 campaign.

Manchester United under Erik ten Hag

The Red Devils had only collected 11 points from a possible 27 and are yet to win a game in the Europa League. Ruud Van Nistelrooy was appointed on an interim basis, but the club has since moved in to secure Ruben Amorim until 2027, starting November 11.

Ronaldo fell out with Ten Hag during his second spell at the club. The five-time Ballon d'Or was left on the bench several times before he conducted that explosive interview with Piers Morgan that broke the camel's back. His contract was terminated.

Ronaldo's comments on Ruud Van Nistelrooy

Speaking about Manchester United's woes earlier this season, the Portuguese icon revealed that Van Nistelrooy could help the club return to its glory days. The Dutch star had just been appointed Ten Hag's assistant.

"I think he can help a lot because he knows the club. The club should listen to the guys who were there. You cannot rebuild a club without knowledge. I believe Ruud is gonna help because he knows the club, he knows the fans," Ronaldo said on Rio Ferdinand's podcast.

Which games will Ruud Van Nistelrooy coach at United?

Van Nistelrooy's trickiest test of his short-term spell will come on Sunday evening when they host Chelsea at Old Trafford. They beat Leicester City 5-2 in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday. Afterwards, he will guide the club against PAOK in the Europa League and a rematch against Leicester City before handing over the wheels to Amorim.

Amorim speaks after Man United appointment

As Legit.ng reported earlier, after Sporting's emphatic win on Friday evening, Amorim reacted to becoming Man United coach.

He shared the details of his contract negotiations with his new employers and an explanation of why he decided to leave.