DE BOER: Ruud is not naive, he has a philosophy

FORMER Ajax and Netherlands star Ronald de Boer has already told United fans to expect fluid and efficient football from Ruud van Nistelrooy.

- PATRICK AUSTEN-HARDY

The legendary United forward has been put in temporary charge after Erik ten Hag was sacked on Monday. However, his reign may only last one match due to the Red Devils agreeing a deal with Sporting Lisbon manager Ruben Amorim.

Nevertheless, Van Nistelrooy will want to demonstrate his playing style and beliefs, even if his time in charge does not extend beyond the League Cup clash against Leicester City tonight.

United fans may know what to expect as De Boer provided an insight on his friend’s playing style when he was still managing PSV Eindhoven.

In an interview with the Herald, De Boer was asked about Van Nistelrooy’s playing philosophy. He said: “I like Ruud as a person and I like how he conducts himself.