Ruud van Nistelrooy shows influence on Man Utd training ground amid Erik ten Hag 'fears'

Ruud van Nistelrooy appears to have swiftly made an impact at Manchester United after returning to the club as a coach.

Van Nistelrooy, alongside ex-Go Ahead Eagles manager Rene Hake, joined Erik ten Hag's coaching staff earlier this summer following head coach's contract renewal and commitment to reshaping his backroom team. The legendary former United striker boasts managerial experience with Dutch outfit PSV Eindhoven, where he stepped down after the 2022/23 season.

He is already taken an active role in the team's preparations for the upcoming campaign, which includes a Community Shield clash against Manchester City on Saturday. Footage from the club showcases Van Nistelrooy conducting training sessions, indicating his influence on the squad that is aiming to bounce back from last season's disappointing showing in the Premier League.

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Despite the 48-year-old's recent integration into the coaching setup, speculation about him potentially succeeding Ten Hag, should United make a poor start, has been dismissed by former United midfielder Gordon Strachan.

Speaking to topoffshorecasinos.com, Strachan expressed doubt over such a scenario, saying: "No, I don't think that Erik ten Hag will be looking at Ruud van Nistelrooy and thinking to himself that man wants my job.

"You can't be looking over your shoulder as a manager, that's the last thing you would do. I think it would be far too obvious if the club are thinking about replacing Ten Hag with Ruud van Nistelrooy. It would be too transparent.

"As a manager, it's just another part of the