Is Ruud van Nistelrooy Eyeing Ten Hag’s Job at Man Utd?
Arsenal legend Martin Keown recently stirred up controversy by suggesting that his old rival, Ruud van Nistelrooy, might be positioning himself to take over from Erik ten Hag at Manchester United.
During a discussion on talkSPORT, Keown pointed out how “lonely” Ten Hag looked on the sidelines during United’s recent struggles and questioned whether Van Nistelrooy, now part of the coaching staff, was fully supporting his compatriot.
Keown hinted that Van Nistelrooy could be “waiting” for Ten Hag to be dismissed, particularly as United continues to face poor form this season(
This speculation comes amid rising pressure on Ten Hag, following a dismal 3-0 defeat to Tottenham and an overall disappointing start to the season.
Keown’s comments add fuel to rumors about potential managerial changes at Old Trafford, with Van Nistelrooy seen by some as a possible replacement if Ten Hag is let g