Van Nistelrooy back in training

Manchester United striker Ruud van Nistelrooy has begun his countdown to a comeback after starting just one of the last six matches.

Mon, 28 Oct, 2002 - 10:29

Manchester United striker Ruud van Nistelrooy has begun his countdown to a comeback after starting just one of the last six matches.

The Dutchman, who has a hamstring injury, stayed behind as his team-mates flew to Cyprus to prepare for tomorrow’s Champions League game against Maccabi Haifa.

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Courts Soccer Heathrow Place: Cyprus Person: Van Nistelrooy Person: Ruud van Nistelrooy Person: Alex Ferguson Person: Ruud Event: Champions League Organisation: Manchester United Organisation: Maccabi Haifa Organisation: Southampton

<p>File photo dated 13/04/2011 of Harry Redknapp, who would welcome a return to Tottenham but doubts the call will come - and he knows whoever takes over as manager from Thomas Frank faces a tough job to turn the club around. Issue date: Wednesday February 11, 2026. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: Nick Potts/PA Wire.</p>

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