Manchester United have sacked interim manager Ruud van Nistelrooy following the arrival of Ruben Amorim and Rio Ferdinand believes it will be a 'stick point' for the new boss
Manchester United icon Rio Ferdinand has suggested that Ruben Amorim 's decision to dismiss Ruud van Nistelrooy could potentially upset players and fans.
Amorim arrived in Manchester on Monday with his coaching team from Sporting, ready to take the reins at United. He personally informed Van Nistelrooy of his decision and is now preparing for his first match in charge, an away game against Ipswich on November 24. READ MORE: How Ruben Amorim's strongest Manchester United line-up could look with return of injured duo
"I think, knowing him, there was a steely determination underneath that said, 'I'm going to put myself in the best position, either to stay at the club in some capacity or someone else is going to say we need you as a manager'.
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