Manchester United legend reveals the most important lesson he learned from Sir Alex Ferguson.
- Ruud van Nistelrooy was a very successful striker during Sir Alex Ferguson’s time.
- Currently, Ruud has returned to serve as assistant coach to Erik ten Hag.
- Van Nistelrooy reveals he learned important coaching lessons from Sir Bobby Robson and Sir Alex
Legendary Red Devils striker Ruud van Nistelrooy. Who is currently Erik ten Hag’s assistant coach at Manchester United, has revealed. That he learned an important lesson from Sir Alex Ferguson when he was a player, namely how to build relationships with players on the team. Ruud learned that he had to know when to be gentle and when to be strict.
As a player, the most important thing I learned from Sir Bobby Robson and Sir Alex Ferguson.
how to behave with players. They are not just footballers, they are human beings. If you have a good relationship with them you can get the best out of them and help them grow in their careers. I remember that very well.”
“Sometimes you have to be very https://ufabet999.app strict with them, but sometimes you have to console them. It’s a combination that has to go together. But the most important thing is to be honest and straightforward. And if you have knowledge about the game or anything that is important for the team, you have to share it with everyone.”
“As a coach you have to help the players achieve their goals and it’s a great feeling to see young players develop further. Gakpo went to Liverpool , Noni went to Chelsea and there are a lot of players who are still at PSV now. The feeling I get when I see these boys growing up is as good as winning the league.”
Ruud van Nistelrooy began his coaching career as an assistant manager for the Netherlands national team under Guus Hiddink. Before moving to PSV Eindhoven and being appointed first-team manager. After that, ‘Big Horse’ decided to fly back to England again to take up the role of assistant manager of the Red Devils under Erik ten Hag at present.