Ruud van Nistelrooy, in his first match as interim manager of Manchester United, led his team to a commanding 5-2 victory over Leicester City in the Carabao Cup.
The match at Old Trafford featured standout performances from Bruno Fernandes and Casemiro, both of whom netted two goals each, along with Alejandro Garnacho, who added another goal. Despite goals from Bilal El Khannous and Conor Coady for Leicester, United maintained control throughout the game.
Speaking to the press post-match, van Nistelrooy addressed the recent criticism of Casemiro following the team's previous match against Liverpool. "I was delighted for Casemiro," van Nistelrooy stated. "The way he's been training and helping the team, the club, it's such an example. I’m delighted to have him around and going through difficult moments. He got a lot of criticism after the Liverpool game, but he’s shown great character and resilience."
Casemiro's performance was particularly notable, as he opened the scoring with a stunning 25-yard strike and later added another goal from close range. These efforts were crucial in securing United's place in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals and provided a significant morale boost for the team.
Van Nistelrooy, who stepped into the interim manager role following the sacking of Erik ten Hag, emphasized the importance of Casemiro to the squad. "If you see him train and prepare for games, with the history and all he’s achieved with five Champions Leagues, he’s an example for us," van Nistelrooy added. "That was part of my celebration – I was happy for him."
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