Ruud Van Nistelrooy Tactics & Style Of Play At PSV Eindhoven 2022/23 – Tactical Analysis

Update 10/28/24:

Manchester United have sacked Erik ten Tag and Ruud Van Nistelrooy is now the interim manager of Manchester United.

This piece from 2022 looks at Ruud van Nistelrooys coaching style at PSV Eindhoven, which gives us some potential insights into Ruud Van Nistelrooys tactics at Manchester United.

Who Is Ruud Van Nistelrooy?

This week, PSV Eindhoven played its first competitive games under new manager Ruud van Nistelrooy, a former Machester United legend.

Last weekend, the team faced Ajax in the Johan Cruijff Schaal, and on Wednesday, they were in France for the first leg of this season’s UEFA Champions League third-round qualifying stage against Monaco.

Last season, PSV finished second, two points behind Ajax in the Eredivisie.

However, they managed to get some revenge on their rivals with a 2-1 victory in the KNVB-Beker.

As the start of this season approaches, van Nistelrooy is returning to his former club, determined to make an impact.

The first impressions have been positive.

They kicked off the domestic season in fine form last weekend, winning 5-3 in the Johan Cruijff Schaal.

Although they were not able to hold on to the victory in the game against Monaco in midweek, you could see tactically what the team was trying to achieve.

The game plan was clear, and van Nistelrooy will be pleased with how the team performed both in and out of possession.

This is a tactical analysis of the key tactics and the first impressions Rudd Van Nistelrooy has made so far in his tactical coaching style.

We examine the key components, focusing on how the team sets up defensively and their attacking traits in possession.

Ruud Van Nistelrooy Coaching Style & Formation

Ruud Van Nistelrooys tactics have already shown flexibility, as the KNVB-Beker holders have started each competitive game with two different formations.

Against Ajax, they began the g