“He [van Nistelrooy] helps us every day, but he also helps the defence and the midfield. He is a very good assistant coach and a great goalscorer. I haven’t had much time to learn from him yet, as I’ve only been back for a little over a month, but he has given me a lot of good advice.”~🚨🗣️ Rasmus Hojlund. Manchester United Number 9 player sends strong message on how assistant coach Van Nistelrooy helped them win against Brentford🙀✨…and all i can say is WOW‼️🥺✨
Manchester United’s forward, Rasmus Højlund, has expressed deep gratitude toward assistant coach Ruud van Nistelrooy, crediting the club legend for playing a pivotal role in their recent triumph over Brentford. In a post-match interview, Højlund praised van Nistelrooy’s contributions, highlighting the positive impact the former striker has had on his development and the team as a whole.
“Ruud van Nistelrooy assists us daily, not just the forwards but also the defense and midfield. He’s a great coach and was an outstanding goal scorer. Although I’ve only had a short time to work with him, as I’ve been back for just over a month, he’s already offered me invaluable advice,” said Højlund, emphasizing the significant influence of the former United forward.
This connection goes beyond simple coaching instructions. Van Nistelrooy, celebrated for his remarkable goal-scoring record, is now helping to shape the future of United’s players. Højlund, a promising young striker making his mark in the Premier League, shared how the Dutchman’s guidance has been instrumental in improving both his personal game and the overall team performance.
Højlund further acknowledged that van Nistelrooy’s knowledge isn’t limited to attacking play. The Danish international noted that the former Dutch star’s insights have been crucial for strengthening the defense and midfield, resulting in a more unified and disciplined team—an aspect clearly visible in their vital victory against Brentford.
The growing partnership between van Nistelrooy and Højlund is generating excitement among Manchester United fans, who are eager to see how this collaboration will shape the team’s success moving f
orward.
