Feb 24, 2007
Van Nistelrooy taken off list
The Dutchman will not play in tonight's derby
Ruud Van Nistelrooy has been scracthed off Fabio Capello's squad list for tonight's match against Atletico Madrid. The Dutch striker has been niggled since Friday and was unable to recover on time. Aware of the situation, the Italian boss called up 19 players for the derby, and it will be Van Nistelrooy who won't lace up his boots against the Rojiblancos.
2007-02-24 23:10:31 · 2 answers · asked by Ruud_Kaka_Niko_Fan 5 in Sports ➔ Football ➔ Spanish Football
He has a minor knock. Nothing more sinister than that.
2007-02-24 23:13:46 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think Capellos is concerned about his mood , and whether its having a detrimental effect on the squad... he was overheard asking "Hey Ruud, why the long face??"
2007-02-25 07:13:22 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋