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Ruud van Nistelrooy has performed down fears he might be sacked by Leicester simply 56 days into his reign.
The Dutch supervisor, who changed Steve Cooper in December, has overseen a run of seven straight defeats within the Premier League. One other loss to Tottenham on Sunday would equal a membership document set in 2001.
“I’m centered on getting this workforce out of the state of affairs, that’s my solely concern,” Van Nistelrooy stated when requested if he was frightened about his job.
“I’m with the gamers, working with everybody at Leicester to get the very best out of this squad, and in tough instances. In powerful instances, you might want to be robust, present character, work and persist and be dedicated.
“We’re united and dedicated. That’s the spirit and you may see that on the pitch. I can see a workforce with spirit and battle. If we proceed this run will finish.”
Leicester sit nineteenth, two factors from security, after final Saturday’s 2-0 defeat to Fulham.
“We all know the place we’re within the league however for the remaining video games it’s about getting out of this case” the previous Manchester United striker added.
“Sunday is a brand new recreation the place we are able to begin combating to get out of this era. That is if you want character, togetherness and unity. We’re that.”
Ndidi not on the market
Van Nistelrooy stated midfielder Wilfried Ndidi is just not on the market this month after hypothesis linking him with a transfer to Monaco.
“No, after all not,” he replied when requested if Ndidi, who’s near a return from a hamstring harm, might depart.
“Wilfred is a key participant and particular person within the squad and within the membership and I’m glad he’s almost there to assist the workforce once more.
“We all know how a lot we’ve missed him and we all know we’d like him. Wilf is vital within the coming months, a key a part of this workforce that may get us out of this case.”
Leicester switch information
A deal has been agreed with Sheffield United for the everlasting switch of Tom Cannon 📰
— Leicester Metropolis (@LCFC) January 23, 2025
Van Nistelrooy stated the £10million sale of striker Tom Cannon to Sheffield United will make an influence on their January enterprise, however admitted he isn’t sure if the Foxes can have any new arrivals earlier than the deadline.
He stated: “It’s clear the state of affairs for the ultimate week, we’re choices to strengthen the squad.
“This cope with Tom is a part of that state of affairs and gamers to strengthen the workforce throughout the potentialities.
“No [the club’s commitment hasn’t changed], we’re nonetheless there. In fact issues change when gamers like Tom go away. We’re nonetheless in that course of.
“[The first few weeks of the window] haven’t been wasted as a result of we’re placing our consideration within the gamers we now have to get the workforce enhancing and get the workforce out of this case. New gamers are a bonus.
“We’ve a right-back that we would have liked. We’ll see if we are able to strengthen, but when not, we’ll work with what we now have.
“It’s a piece in progress. We’re attempting to do what is feasible throughout the potentialities. At this second there is no such thing as a information on something.”
