Ruben Amorim did not get off to the perfect start as Manchester United’s new boss as his team were held to a 1-1 draw away at Portman Road by Ipswich Town on Sunday.
While he did implement his 3-4-3 system, many players looked like they were not fit to play in that shape and a lot of changes are needed for the team to truly understand what the Portuguese wants.
However, the point meant the Red Devils are yet to lose a game since Erik ten Hag’s sacking with Ruud van Nistelrooy overseeing a four-match unbeaten run as interim boss before Amorim’s arrival.
The ex-Dutch striker wanted to stay on and work under the former Sporting Lisbon boss but Amorim had different ideas and Van Nistelrooy had to depart.
Ruud’s future
But since his departure, the former United assistant coach has not been short of offers with links with Coventry City, Burnley as well as European teams emerging.
There is interest from within the English top-flight as well with Rudy Galetti claiming that Leicester City, who recently sacked Steve Cooper, have approached the Dutchman.
🚨⏳ #Leicester are still waiting for the response from Ruud #vanNistelrooy to become their new manager.
📃 Among the alternatives being evaluated is also Graham #Potter: the former Chelsea coach, due to some technical differences, rejected the proposal of #LCFC last summer. pic.twitter.com/0nwQTmWDWM
— Rudy Galetti (@RudyGaletti) November 25, 2024
Apart from the former United striker, ex-United boss David Moyes and Graham Potter are also in the fray. But the journalist also claimed that the team from the King Power Stadium would prefer Ten Hag’s former assistant.
“Leicester have approached Ruud van Nistelrooy to explore the negotiation margins to replace Steve Cooper on their bench. David Moyes and other names are under evaluation, but LCFC would like to convince the Dutch manager as a priority,” was the first update on X.
Foxes want RvN
In fact, in a later update, Galetti claimed that the Foxes are awaiting Van Nistelrooy’s response and will look elsewhere should he turn down the offer.
“Leicester are still waiting for the response from Ruud van Nistelrooy to become their new manager. Among the alternatives being evaluated is also Graham Potter: the former Chelsea coach, due to some technical differences, rejected the proposal of LCFC last summer.”
Interestingly, during his time as United interim manager, Van Nistelrooy had inflicted two defeats on Leicester, and their subsequent loss to Chelsea sealed Copper’s fate.
With Leicester only a point off the drop zone, the new manager will take on a daunting challenge but Van Nistelrooy has the ability to turn the ship around and in the process send a message to INEOS and Amorim. Whether the Dutch manager will accept remains to be seen.
Ayantan Chowdhury
Ayantan has worked for 10 years in the Indian sports media industry, writing for the biggest newspapers and websites but his heart was always set on writing about his favourite club. Currently an editor at The Peoples Person. You can follow him on X: @ayantanc_25
