BREAKING NEWS: Ruud Van Nistelrooy shocks the fans as he refused to step down as the manager which puts Rúben Amorim arrival at risk.
Amorim is set to replace Erik ten Hag, who was dismissed last Monday following a 2-1 defeat to West Ham. In the interim, Ruud van Nistelrooy has taken over, guiding United to a 1-1 draw against Chelsea in his first Premier League match on Sunday.
Bruno Fernandes scored the opener from the penalty spot, but Chelsea quickly equalized through Moises Caicedo. Amid these changes, *Mirror Football* offers an update on the latest developments at Old Trafford.
**Roy Keane’s Analysis**
Former United captain Roy Keane was unimpressed with United’s performance against Chelsea, calling it “boring” and stressing the significant challenge Amorim faces.
“He should’ve committed to a longer contract,” Keane stated on *Sky Sports*. “This team has a long way to go. A new manager might make a difference, but this is a mediocre United squad, and the statistics support that.
We always talk about it, but you never know what to expect from them. Yes, they might win, but they could just as easily lose. Honestly, I hate to say it, but this United team is rather dull. There’s no belief in their chances.”
**Van Nistelrooy’s Desire to Stay**
Van Nistelrooy has expressed his hope to remain at Old Trafford once Amorim officially takes charge on November 11. The final composition of Amorim’s coaching staff is yet to be decided, and Van Nistelrooy is eager to be a part of it.
Speaking to *Premier League Productions*, he shared his thoughts: “Before coming to United, I had considered management opportunities, but when United reached out, I couldn’t turn it down. I put my managerial ambitions aside to help here. I want to stay and continue in this role. That’s my primary focus at the moment.”
**Martinez’s Close Call**
Lisandro Martinez faced scrutiny after a late foul on Cole Palmer, resulting in a yellow card. Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca was visibly upset, feeling Martinez should have been shown a red card instead.
Although VAR upheld the yellow card, Maresca insisted that Martinez’s intention was to take Palmer down, not play the ball. “They showed me the footage before the press conference,” Maresca said, discussing the incident.
“I think it’s clear for everyone. The referee made his decision, but for me, when there’s no attempt to play the ball and just a foul on the player, it should have been a red.”
