BREAKING NEWS: “Van Nistelrooy supports us daily, and not just the forwards—he also assists the defence and midfield. He’s an excellent assistant coach and was an outstanding goalscorer. I haven’t had much time to learn from him since I’ve only been back for about a month, but he’s already given me plenty of valuable advice.” ~ Rasmus Højlund.

Rasmus Højlund, Manchester United’s number 9, has expressed deep appreciation for the club’s assistant coach, Ruud van Nistelrooy, particularly highlighting his significant role in their recent win against Brentford.

In a post-match interview, Højlund openly praised van Nistelrooy’s influence, emphasizing how the legendary forward has impacted both his own development and the overall performance of the team.

Højlund explained that van Nistelrooy’s guidance isn’t limited to just tactical instructions for the forwards, but extends to assisting the defense and midfield as well. According to the young striker, van Nistelrooy has been providing invaluable advice since his return to the club about a month ago.

Though they’ve only worked together for a short time, Højlund is already feeling the benefits of the former United star’s mentorship.

Van Nistelrooy, known for his clinical goal-scoring abilities during his playing days, is now using his wealth of experience to shape the next generation of Red Devils, a role that Højlund sees as transformative for his career.

Højlund also emphasized that van Nistelrooy’s contributions go beyond just improving the forwards. The assistant coach’s tactical insights have been critical for the defense and midfield, helping the entire squad function as a more cohesive and effective unit.

This was particularly evident in the team’s well-executed performance against Brentford, where the influence of van Nistelrooy’s coaching was clear across all areas of the pitch.

The combination of van Nistelrooy’s mentorship and Højlund’s growing influence as a striker presents an exciting future for Manchester United. With van Nistelrooy’s experience guiding the squad and Højlund’s potential continuing to unfold, fans are eager to see how this partnership will shape the team’s success moving forward.

The young Danish international’s respect and admiration for van Nistelrooy underline the importance of having such an accomplished figure mentoring the players, creating high hopes for what this collaboration might bring.