Louis Saha hails Man United's 'clever' business as star seen arriving at Carrington

Louis Saha reckons Erik ten Hag's decision to make Ruud van Nistelrooy a part of his coaching team was a "smart" one.

Van Nistelrooy, who netted 150 goals during his time in the Premier League, has returned to Old Trafford to assist his fellow Dutchman. His arrival at Carrington on Monday was met with delight from the fans who will hoping the former striker can fix United's goalscoring problems.

Despite lifting the FA Cup, Ten Hag's men looked a shadow of the Red Devils of old last season, finishing eighth in the Premier League. A lack of goals was a significant factor, with United's tally of 57 equalling that of Crystal Palace and only one more than Brentford, who finished 16th.

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Former United star Saha is confident that Van Nistelrooy's addition to the coaching staff can boost the team's goalscoring capabilities, highlighting Rasmus Hojlund as a player who could particularly benefit from the former sharpshooter's guidance.

In five years at United, Van Nistelrooy made more than 200 appearances and helped the team secure numerous trophies. Known for his goalscoring instincts, the ex-Netherlands international turned to coaching after retiring, starting with PSV's academy before eventually becoming head coach for the 2022/23 season.

His team scored an impressive 89 goals that season, leading the league in that respect, and Saha believes that Van Nistelrooy's combination of goalscoring expertise and his ability to pass on this skill makes him the perfect mentor for the promising Hojlund.

"First of all,