Manchester United face a tough test against Chelsea in the Premier League tomorrow.
It will be the first time Ruud van Nistelrooy manages in the English top flight.
He secured a 5-2 victory in midweek in his debut match as interim boss.
The former United striker will serve in the current role for another three games before Ruben Amorim takes charge.
Van Nistelrooy got a reaction from the players against Leicester City following Erik ten Hag’s dismissal.
However, Chelsea are a much stronger unit. Given their strength, Rasmus Hojlund should be recalled to the starting line-up to replace Joshua Zirkzee.
Zirkzee has endured a tough start to his life at United since his £36 million transfer from Bologna this summer.
He had a forgettable outing against Fenerbahce in the Europa League. He earned the assist for United’s only goal, but his contribution to the overall game was below average.
Zirkzee was abysmal with his ball distribution and often curtailed United’s counter-attacking opportunities.
He should have bounced back against the Foxes, but failed to impress again.
He showcased good link-up play with his attacking teammates in the first few matches, but he is now struggling to rediscover that same chemistry on the pitch.
ESPN pundit Craig Burley claimed last month that United had made some ‘absolutely horrendous’ signings, including Zirkzee.
The 23-year-old has not scored for 13 games in a row. The only goal he scored came in United’s opening game against Fulham.
Hojlund will pose a greater threat to Chelsea’s backline. He could make runs in the channel to stretch the opposition and create openings.
