Casemiro sends a three-word message to Ruud van Nistelrooy that he did not do for Erik ten Hag
Casemiro paid a brilliant three-word tribute to Ruud Van Nistelrooy following his departure from Manchester United.
The Dutchman was tasked with overseeing the game at Old Trafford following the sacking of Erik ten Hag last month.
Van Nistelrooy's successful spell as interim head coach came to an end after Sunday's 3-0 win over Leicester, however it was announced on Monday that the former striker leave the club.
A statement read: “Ruud is, and always will be, a manchester united legend. We appreciate his contribution and the way he has approached his role throughout his time at the club. “He will always be very welcome at Old Trafford.”
After the announcement, casemiro took to Instagram to pay tribute to Van Nistelrooy.
The Brazilian posted a photo of the couple hugging along with the caption: “Always grateful. Legend.”
There seemed to be no such embrace from the midfielder when Ten Hag was given his marching orders following United's 2-1 defeat to West Ham on October 27.
Casemiro had fallen down the pecking order under the former Ajax boss but was immediately given his place back in the starting XI under Van Nistelrooy.
He then started each of United's four matches during Van Nistelrooy's period in charge, contributing two goals.
After a shaky start to the season, the first real Madrid The star has found his place again, which will delight the new head coach. Ruben Amorim.
The Portuguese arrived at Old Trafford on Monday, marking a new era for the club.
Amorim will be given some time to lie down due to the international break before taking charge of his first game at Ipswich on November 24.
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Casemiro is hopeful that the Red Devils can start to climb the ranks under Amorim and build on the good work done by Van Nistelrooy.
“The best thing is that everyone speaks very highly of him. He marked an era at Sporting, at a time when FC Porto was a winner,” he said. The mirror.
“Sporting is always among the three favorites, but they are usually a little behind Benfica and FC Porto, who tend to be stronger. He marked an era, won titles and had a brilliant career at Sporting. Everyone speaks highly good of him.
“He will have an exceptional group here, who wants to help, who wants to continue growing, who wants to learn, who wants to be at the top of the table. We are waiting for him with great joy and happiness.”
Sunday's victory moved United up to 13th in the table, but despite their indifferent start to the season, they sit just four points adrift of the top four.
Amorim faces a series of key matches to begin his mandate with confrontations against Nottingham Forestarsenal, city of manchester and Tottenham, all of them before Christmas.
