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Manchester United interim manager Van Nistelrooy felt that his side had luck on their side against Leicester as Casemiro and Bruno Fernandes both bagged braces in the Reds’ 5-2 win in the EFL Cup.
Ruud van Nistelrooy. (X)
Manchester United have made a roaring start to their post-Erik Ten Hag era. Only a few days after the Dutch manager was sacked, Manchester United notched a dominant win over Leicester City in a crucial Carabao Cup fixture. With Casemiro and Bruno Fernandes each scoring a brace, the Red Devils won the home game 5-2 on Thursday, October 31. Ruud van Nistelrooy who succeeded Ten Hag as an interim coach felt that luck favoured his side in the match against Leicester City. “I have to say we had some luck as well, I am so happy for Casemiro though and Alejandro Garnacho and Bruno Fernandes. Five goals but the chances against West Ham and Fenerbahce, we created so much and couldn’t finish., All of a sudden we had some luck on our side and that made it a great night,” the former Netherlands forward told Sky Sports, as per Goal.
Van Nistelrooy gave all credit to the players, who displayed tremendous fight after conceding a goal. With the victory at Old Trafford, Manchester United secured their spot in the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup. Van Nesterlooy was satisfied with the results in his debut game as the interim head coach. “It is always the target to react and attack. The reaction of players after the Leicester goals were excellent and they deserve the credit. I am glad the crowd go home happy,” the 48-year-old said.
Diogo Dalot who assisted Garnacho in the second goal was also pleased to contribute to the victory and make the home fans happy. “I think it was the message that we wanted to send after a defeat and a tough week. That was the minimum that we could show for ourselves and for our fans. I think they enjoyed tonight and we did as well. We scored a lot of goals, some good goals, and it was a good night at Old Trafford,” the Portuguese full-back told MUTV, as per Manchester Evening News.
Manchester United are aiming to appoint a permanent successor for Erik ten Hag as early as possible. Sporting CP head coach Rubem Amorim has been leading the race. The Manchester United team management have already held talks with Amorim who is interested in shifting his base to the Premier League. Manchester United, reportedly, want to secure his signature by paying his release clause, estimated to be around 10 million euros.
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