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 file set in 2001.
“I’m targeted on getting this crew out of the state of affairs, that’s my solely concern,” Van Nistelrooy mentioned when requested if he was frightened about his job.
“I’m with the gamers, working with everybody at Leicester to get the perfect out of this squad, and in tough instances. In robust instances, it’s essential to be sturdy, present character, work and persist and be dedicated.
“We’re united and dedicated. That’s the spirit and you’ll see that on the pitch. I can see a crew 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 will begin preventing to get out of this era. That is whenever you want character, togetherness and unity. We’re that.”
Ndidi not on the market
Van Nistelrooy mentioned midfielder Wilfried Ndidi shouldn’t be on the market this month after hypothesis linking him with a transfer to Monaco.
“No, in fact not,” he replied when requested if Ndidi, who’s near a return from a hamstring damage, may depart.
“Wilfred is a key participant and particular person within the squad and within the membership and I’m glad he’s practically there to assist the crew once more.
“We all know how a lot we’ve missed him and we all know we want him. Wilf is vital within the coming months, a key a part of this crew 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 mentioned 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 may have any new arrivals earlier than the deadline.
He mentioned: “It’s clear the state of affairs for the ultimate week, we’re taking a look at choices to strengthen the squad.
“This take care of Tom is a part of that state of affairs and taking a look at gamers to strengthen the crew throughout the potentialities.
“No [the club’s commitment hasn’t changed], we’re nonetheless there. After all issues change when gamers like Tom depart. 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 now we have to get the crew bettering and get the crew out of this case. New gamers are a bonus.
“We’ve got a right-back that we wanted. We’ll see if we will strengthen, but when not, we’ll work with what now we have.
“It’s a piece in progress. We’re attempting to do what is feasible throughout the potentialities. At this second there isn’t a information on something.”
