In the 18th round of the English Premier League, Manchester United and Chelsea fought a thrilling battle at Old Trafford, finally shaking hands with a score of 1-1. Penalty hero Bruno Fernandes earned United a valuable point, and after the match, interim manager Ruud van Nistelrooy gave an in-depth analysis of the game.
Despite regretting the 1-1 scoreline, Van Nistelrooy admits that United showed strength in both offense and defense. He praised the desire of attacking players such as Gana Joe and Marcus Rashford to shoot, while, at the same time, he was full of praise for Bruno Fernandez's calm performance in the penalty shootout, calling it a moment of heart-stopping brilliance.
On the defensive end, Van Nistelrooy spoke highly of the performances of players such as Lisandro Martinez, De Ligt and Mazrahi, who played a pivotal role in the game. At the same time, he didn't forget to mention Bruno Fernandes' all-round play on the attacking end, praising him for taking responsibility and being involved in every attack.
Van Nistelrooy is proud of his team's team spirit. He emphasized that the players are aware of their responsibilities and give their best on the pitch, which is exactly the fighting spirit and hustle that Manchester United is looking for, and what the fans are looking forward to seeing.
Looking ahead, Van Nistelrooy said that United will have to continue their form from the games against Leicester City and Chelsea, seizing every opportunity, maintaining the team spirit and reducing the error rate. He especially mentioned the upcoming UEFA Cup match against the strong Thessaloniki, Van Nistelrooy said that the team will do their best to try to win in the UEFA Cup.
Furthermore, Van Nistelrooy revealed that while the club is supporting the selection of new manager Amorim, the entire current squad is focused on the upcoming two matches against Thessaloniki and Leicester City. He emphasized that these two matches are crucial and United must continue their good form to be ready for the upcoming fixtures.
