Manchester defender, Jonny Evans, has revealed the advice Ruud van Nistelrooy gave Red Devils players this season.
Evans said Nistelrooy, who is a legend of the club, wanted the players to go enjoy the game and block the outside noise while they were on the pitch.
Speaking to Sky Sports, Evans said that expectations to win every match affects Red Devils players and they come under pressure easily.
“Ruud [van Nistelrooy] spoke the other day about the fact that it’s a game and getting back there to when you’re a kid playing football and going out and competing.
“I think that’s where everyone wants to get to that sort of new place where you’re not affected by outside noise, and you can just go out and perform to your best every week.
“And that’s what I suppose every footballer, every single weekend strives for, I think playing with enjoyment and a smile on your face.
“Obviously we’ve got expectations to win football matches and it’s always more enjoyable whenever you win.”
EPL: What Van Nistelrooy told Man United players – Jonny Evans
