Ruud van Nistelrooy reveals true feelings on Erik ten Hag's dismissal as Man United coach

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Manchester United fired Erik ten Hag on Monday, October 28 and installed Ruud van Nistelrooy as caretaker coach
The legendary striker will lead the team against Leicester City on Wednesday night in the Carabao Cup
The Dutchman has shared his thoughts on Ten Hag's dismissal and the interim role he is in

Manchester United interim coach Ruud van Nistelrooy has broken his silence on the sacking of Erik ten Hag.

The Dutchman was dismissed on Monday following the team's controversial 2-1 loss to West Ham.

The legendary striker returned to the club in the summer as part of ten Hags backroom staff and is set to take charge of the team's League Cup clash against Leicester City.

Ruud van Nistelrooy served as Erik ten Hag assistant coach at Manchester United for a few months

The former Real Madrid star was placed as a caretaker until Erik ten Hag's replacement is appointed.

Ruud van Nistelrooy speaks after ten Hag's firing

Ahead of their clash against Leicester City at Old Trafford in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup, the Dutchman shared his thoughts on the role and Ten Hag's sacking.

"Erik ten Hag brought me back to Manchester United in the summer and, while I have only been part of the coaching staff here for a few months, I will always be grateful to him for giving me the opportunity, and I am saddened to see him leave," he said via Manchester Evening News."Even on an interim basis, it is a great honour to manage the club I love for however long I am asked to do so."

van Nistelrooy played five seasons at Old Trafford, winning one Premier League title and the Premier League Golden Boot in 2003.

Who will replace Erik ten Hag?

With Man United in talks to hire Ruben Amorim as their permanent coach, van Nistelrooy will likely leave the club, per The Athletic.

The Red Devils were linked with several coaches, including Thomas Tuchel and Gareth Southgate.

It seems the club has settled on Sporting CP coach Amorim who has done brilliantly in Portugal. However, many feel there's risk involved, especially since he is switching from the Portuguese league to the much tougher Premier League.