Ruben Amorim has opened up on his decision to axe Ruud van Nistelrooy from his coaching staff ahead of Friday night's FA Cup clash between Manchester United and Leicester City.

Ruben Amorim has explained his decision to not keep Ruud van Nistelrooy as part of his coaching staff at Manchester United. Van Nistelrooy was initially brought in as part of Erik ten Hag’s coaching team last the summer but following the Dutchman’s sacking he was asked to step in as interim manager.

MANCHESTER UNITED head coach Ruben Amorim insists he made the right decision by axing Ruud van Nistelrooy from his coaching team. Van Nistelrooy, 48, briefly took charge of the Red Devils on an