What Ole Gunnar Solskjaer texted Ruud van Nistelrooy before Man United interim spell

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Manchester United interim boss Ruud van Nistelrooy has revealed how Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was one of many former teammates to wish him good luck for his short spell in the dug-out at Old Trafford.

Van Nistelrooy was placed in interim charge on Monday afternoon after Erik ten Hag's sacking. He guided the Red Devils to a 5-2 win over Leicester City in the EFL Cup and will oversee the next three games.

Ruben Amorim's appointment was confirmed on Friday but the 39-year-old won't officially start his tenure at Old Trafford until November 11. READ MORE: Ruben Amorim reveals Man United's Viktor Gyokeres January transfer window plan READ MORE: Sir Jim Ratcliffe has already explained why Man United didn't appoint Ruben Amorim in the summer On Sunday, Van Nistelrooy will lock horns with Enzo Maresca and Chelsea in a fixture that could play a telling role in Amorim's start.

United are currently 14th in the Premier League but could climb as high as eighth with three points. After Wednesday's win and performance, the feeling has been one of optimism among the supporters.