Ruud van Nistelrooy tasked with ‘elevating’ one Manchester United star to ‘a new level’

Ruud van Nistelrooy has been tasked with ‘elevating’ one Manchester United star to ‘a new level’ next season.

Van Nistelrooy returned to United this summer with fellow coach Rene Hake to assist in overhauling Erik ten Hag’s coaching team.

The ex-striker, who netted 150 goals for the club during his five-year tenure as a player, was anticipated to positively influence attacking players like Rasmus Højlund and Joshua Zirkzee.

However, numerous reporters covering the pre-season tour have also noted Van Nistelrooy’s significant impact on defensive training.

The 48-year-old could play a key role in improving the defensive situation at Old Trafford, and it has also been explained that he will have a leading role in helping one player improve his final third actions.

According to GiveMeSport, the new United coach has been tasked with elevating Alejandro Garnacho’s game to a new level.

The club are confident that the Argentine has further quality waiting to be unlocked and the belief is that his decision-making and efficiency in the final third will improve with work alongside Van Nistelrooy.

It was added that United coaches and the hierarchy at Old Trafford are adamant that bringing out the best of the 20-year-old is key if they want to continue challenging for silverware.

Garnacho has returned to Carrington this week and will link up with the full squad when they return to England after the final pre-season tour game against Liverpool on Sunday.

The young winger netted 10 times last term and registered five assists. But if he can get things to click in those attacking areas, he could become even more threatening to opponents.

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