Ruud van Nistelrooy, ex-Manchester United player, resigns as PSV Eindhoven coach. Here's the reason

Manchester United and Netherlands legend Ruud van Nistelrooy has resigned as PSV Eindhoven coach. Nistelrooy's decision came even as the Dutch football club has only one match left to play this season. Ruud van Nistelrooy resigned he did not feel enough support within the team, the PSV Eindhoven said on Wednesday.

PSV Eindhoven are at the second position with 72 points from 33 matches in Dutch football league or Eredivisie. Feyenoord have already secured the title, as per an AP report.

The former Manchester United striker had been in charge only one year and led his players to victory in the Dutch Cup final. Following a meeting with Van Nistelrooy and the board of directors, PSV wanted him to remain in charge until the end of the season.


“On Wednesday morning, Van Nistelrooy told the first-team squad and coaching staff that he would be stepping down with immediate effect, due to a lack of support within the club,” PSV said. "At the request of the board, Fred Rutten will now take charge of the AZ game on Sunday."

PSV travels to AZ Alkmaar in the league on Sunday and will secure a second-place finish behind champion Feyenoord with a draw. If PSV finished second, the team would enter the Champions League in the third qualifying round, needing to beat two opponents from mid-ranked countries to join the group stage.

FAQs

Q1. What is the age of Ruud van Nistelrooy?
A1. Ruud van Nistelrooy is 46-year-old.

Q2. Where is Ruud van Nistelrooy?
A2. Ruud van Nistelrooy was coaching PSV Eindhoven in Dutch football league or Eredivisie.