Ruud Van Nistelrooy played fears of being able to be dismissed by Leicester just 56 days from his reign.
The Dutch manager, who replaced Steve Cooper in December, supervised a series of seven consecutive defeats in the Premier League. Another defeat against Tottenham on Sunday would be equal to a club record set in 2001.
“I focus on leaving this team from the situation, this is my only concern,” said Van Nistelrooy when he was asked if he was worried about his work.
“I am with the players, I work with everyone at Leicester to make the most of this team, and in difficult times. In difficult times, you must be strong, show character, work and persist and engage.
“We are united and committed. It’s the mind and you can see it in the field. I can see a team with my mind and fight. If we continue this race will end. »»
Leicester sits the 19th, two points in security, after the 2-0 defeat last Saturday against Fulham.
“We know where we are in the League, but for the remaining matches, it is a question of getting out of this situation,” added the former Manchester United striker.
“Sunday is a new match where we can start fighting to get out of this period. This is when you need character, conviviality and unity. We are that.
Ndidi not for sale
Van Nistelrooy said that midfielder Wilfried Ndidi was not to sell this month after speculation binding it to a move to Monaco.
“No, of course not,” he replied when he asked him if Ndidi, who is close to a return from an injury to the hamstrings, could leave.
“Wilfred is a key player and a key in the team and in the club and I am happy that he is almost there to help the team again.
“We know how much he has missed and we know that we need him. Wilf is essential in the coming months, a key element of this team that can get us out of this situation. »»
Leicester Transfer News
An agreement was agreed with Sheffield United for the permanent transfer of Tom Cannon 📰
– Leicester City (@LCFC) January 23, 2025
Van Nistelrooy said that the sale of 10 million sterling pounds from striker Tom Cannon to Sheffield United will have an impact on their January activity, but admitted that he was not sure that the foxes would have new arrivals before the deadline.
He said: “It is clear the situation for the last week, we are considering options to strengthen the team.
“This agreement with Tom is part of this situation and looks at the players to strengthen the team in the possibilities.
“No [the club’s commitment hasn’t changed]We are still there. Of course, things change when players like Tom leave. We are still in this process.
“”[The first few weeks of the window] have not been wasted because we put our attention in the players, we have to make the team improve and remove the team from this situation. New players are a bonus.
“We have a right back we needed. We will see if we can strengthen, but if not, we will work with what we have.
“It’s a work in progress. We try to do what is possible in the possibilities. Right now, there is no news about anything. »»
