Van Nistelrooy to take charge of Manchester United vs Leicester City. See what he has to say

Following the dismissal of Erik ten Hag as Manchester United manager, Ruud van Nistelrooy will take charge of Manchester United on interim basis.

Van Nistelrooy’s first job will be the Carabao Cup game against Leicester City.

Van Nistelrooy has said he’d try to restore the winning mentality in the Manchester United squad.

He said: “It will not be easy, of course. Leicester are Premier League opposition and they will also be highly motivated by the prospect of moving into the quarter-finals.

“However, every game we play is also an opportunity for us to remind everyone – ourselves included – of what this great club stands for.

“When I returned in the summer as Erik’s assistant, it was because I believe that Manchester United can climb back to the levels that I knew here as a player. I still have that belief, but it will take time and a lot of hard work. 

“The first step is to restore the winning habit, starting at Old Trafford this evening. I know first-hand the positive effect that our wonderful fans can have on the team, so please get behind the players as we fight together to move a step closer to Wembley.”