“I am proud of this five players. This is my last match with this club and they are the only players that deserves to remains at this club”-“FANS SHOCKED” as Ruud van Nistelrooy praises five “excellent” Man United players after 1-1 draw vs Chelsea.
Ruud van Nistelrooy praised five “outstanding” Manchester United players after their 1-1 draw with Chelsea over the weekend.
United secured a point at Old Trafford after initially taking the lead with 20 minutes left in the match. Bruno Fernandes scored from the penalty spot following a foul on Rasmus Højlund. However, Chelsea responded just five minutes later to level the score. United’s struggles in the Premier League persist, as they currently sit in 13th place with only 12 points after ten games.
Despite these ongoing issues, Van Nistelrooy highlighted some positives in the team’s performance, especially given Chelsea’s strong form and United’s current challenges. He specifically acknowledged five players for their strong displays, focusing on their efforts in defense and midfield.
“Defensively, Lisandro Martinez and Matthijs De Ligt did an excellent job,” Van Nistelrooy told Sky Sports, emphasizing their importance in containing Chelsea’s attack.
Mazraoui was particularly impressive, earning the Man of the Match honor. However, United’s front three struggled to create scoring chances, leaving the attack looking uninspired. Marcus Rashford started the match well but became less effective after switching wings with Alejandro Garnacho—a tactical decision by Van Nistelrooy that sparked some debate.
Incoming head coach Ruben Amorim will have significant issues to address when he takes charge at Old Trafford, with boosting the team’s goal-scoring likely to be a top priority.
