BREAKING NEWS: Few hours to Chelsea game, Ruud van Nistelrooy confirms a major injury setback for Man United as irreplaceable player will miss today’s game
Manchester United are preparing to face Chelsea in the Premier League on Sunday and interim manager Ruud van Nistelrooy will be taking charge of his second match.
The Red Devils managed to win their first match under the interim Dutch manager 5-2 against Leicester City in the Carabao Cup.
It was a surprising performance from the Premier League giants who looked like a completely different team under Van Nistelrooy as compared to former manager Erik ten Hag.
The big match against Chelsea will be a huge test of Man United’s resolve in their start to life without Ten Hag.
Even though Ruben Amorim has been confirmed as the club’s new manager, Van Nistelrooy will be hoping to left his mark on the job.
However, the Dutch manager is concerned about the fitness of one of his players ahead of the match at Old Trafford.
Christian Eriksen is doubtful for the match against Chelsea and Van Nistelrooy’s comments showed that he is not too confident about the Denmark international getting fit in time to face Enzo Maresca’s side.
Van Nistelrooy informed the club media that the medical team is working hard to secure the Dane’s spot in the matchday squad, though his availability remains uncertain.
He said:
“Not many changes. We’re still hoping and working hard to get Christian Eriksen part of the squad. He’s working hard to make it in the last moment. And other than that, there’s no news on players that will be available, any other than yesterday.”
Christian Eriksen has been in fine form for Man United this season.
With four goals and three assists this season, Eriksen has been an important part of the Man United starting line up in recent weeks.
Man United midfield will struggle without the creativity and experience of Eriksen.
The Danish midfielder is facing an uncertain future at the club and he could leave at the end of the season but his performances over the last few weeks have shown that he could still perform at the top level.
It all depends on Amorim now and whether he is willing to give Eriksen the opportunity to play moving forward.
Alan Shearer drop his prediction for the match
Premier League legend Alan Shearer has put out his Manchester United vs Chelsea predictions for today as The Blues get ready to face United.
Chelsea go to Old Trafford to play against United in their next Premier League game later this afternoon in the final game of super Sunday.
Yesterday saw a number of wild results in the Premier League, showing just how unpredictable this league can be these days and how strong many other teams are.
Manchester City lost to Bournemouth, Arsenal lost against Newcastle, and Nottingham Forest beat West Ham 3-0 at home! Liverpool fought hard to get a win against Brighton to stay top of the league, but it’s all looking rather close up there at the moment, and Chelsea are well in the mix.
But today will certainly be another unpredictable game, with United sacking Erik Ten Hag last week and putting a caretaker manager in place in the shape of Ruud Van Nistelrooy.
Shearer predicts the unpredictable
“When a manager leaves and another comes in, there’ll be a different atmosphere, a renewed hope and belief at Old Trafford on Sunday, with or [Ruben] without Amorim, especially after Man United scored five goals in the Carabao Cup,” Shearer told the Metro.
“I was at St James’ for Chelsea’s trip in midweek, and it was a completely changed team from the league game between the two, and the side he puts out against Man United will be different again. It’s a tough one to call and probably why I’ll go for a score draw.
“I fancy both teams to score because both teams can improve defensively, and the added detail of a new manager in the dugout at Old Trafford for the first in the Premier League, whether that’s Ruben or Ruud, means Man Utd can get something out of this game.”
