Ruud van Nistelrooy has admitted that it "hurt" to leave Manchester United but insists he "understands" why there wasn’t a place for him in new coach Ruben Amorim's staff. Van Nistelrooy was brought back to Old Trafford as an assistant coach during the summer,

Ruud van Nistelrooy ‘disappointed’ and ‘hurt’ after cutting ties with Man Utd - Van Nistelrooy returned to United as Erik ten Hag’s assistant in the summer and had a four-game interim spell following his compatriot’s sacking.

New Leicester City boss Ruud van Nistelrooy admits it "hurt" that he had to leave Man Utd after Ruben Amorim's arrival at the club last month.