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Leicester Metropolis supervisor Ruud van Nistelrooy has warned Ruben Amorim, that he is aware of the Manchester United gamers “inside out” and doesn’t have to analyse them forward of Friday’s FA Cup assembly.
The previous United striker, coach and interim supervisor will make his return to Outdated Trafford for the primary time since his departure in November, following Amorim’s appointment as Erik ten Hag’s substitute.
Within the rapid aftermath of Ten Hag’s sacking, Van Nistelrooy took cost of 4 United video games, profitable three and drawing one.
He repeatedly declared his intention to stay on the membership and be a member of Amorim’s backroom workers however the Portuguese coach had different concepts.
Amorim elected to work together with his personal coaches from Sporting Lisbon. In the meantime, Van Nistelrooy was appointed Leicester boss in December, succeeding Steve Cooper.
Talking in his pre-match press convention on Thursday, Van Nistelrooy remarked [via LeicestershireLive], “It’s particular to return there. I’ve historical past as a participant, as an assistant, as a caretaker.”
“My focus is on my gamers and my crew, to get one of the best out of them and to indicate what we’re about, within the battle and within the spirit.”
The Dutchman added, “I’m glad I don’t should analyse the Manchester United squad. I’ll depart that to Ruben. We’ve ready for them and I do know the squad inside out.”
Requested to offer his verdict on the very fact United have misplaced 5 of their final seven residence video games, Van Nistelrooy answered, “We’ve our personal points. We’ve to take a look at us.”
“I don’t consider in sequences. You may at all times win a sport after you’ve misplaced a pair. We need to symbolize ourselves in one of the best ways potential.”
When it comes to accidents, Van Nistelrooy informed reporters that there are solely two or three gamers with “gentle” points who can be assessed earlier than the match.
United vs. Leicester kicks off at 20:00 GMT.
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