Former Manchester United striker Ruud van Nistelrooy has applied for the Coventry City job after sealing his exit from Old Trafford.
Ruud van Nistelrooy took over as the interim manager at Manchester United after the departure of Erik ten Hag, who brought him back to the club in the summer. Prior to that, the 48-year-old club icon was brought in as an assistant manager to the Dutchman.
It seems that the former Manchester United striker is keen on a full-time managerial role, as per talkSPORT. Coventry City are in need of a new manager right now. It will be interesting to see if the English club are willing to give him the opportunity to showcase his qualities as a full-time manager.
Although the Dutch tactician is lacking in experience, the 48-year-old has shown a keen understanding of the game, and he will look to prove himself at the highest level. Meanwhile, Manchester United have brought in Ruben Amorim as their next manager, and the Portuguese manager will be expected to turn things around at Old Trafford and help Manchester United finish the season strongly.
Ruud van Nistelrooy will look to establish himself as a quality manager in the coming years, and he will hope to manage big clubs in future. If the 48-year-old manages to prove his worth at Coventry City, he will certainly get more opportunities in the near future. It will be interesting to see how the situation develops.
Can van Nistelrooy succeed as a manager?
The Dutchman was an exceptional player during his time in English football, and he will look to make his mark on the English game as a manager now. Working at Coventry City would be a great learning curve for him, and he would get to gain some valuable experience in the Championship, where the competition is ruthless.
It will be interesting to see if van Nistelrooy can help them push for promotion to the Premier League. It is evident that he lacks the experience to manage in the Premier League right now, and perhaps starting from the EFL Championship would be ideal for him. It remains to be seen how the situation unfolds over the next few weeks.
