Rudd Van Nistelrooy was disappointed with the passive display of Leicester in the first half which led to a 2-0 defeat at West Ham.
The foxes placed in 19th fell further towards relegation with a soft exposure in eastern London, with two “easy” goals before the break, all that West Ham had to record the victory which leaves them five points of security.
The Leicester under fire boss told TNT Sports: “The objectives you concede are easy goals. It is a reflection of the way we played in the first half.
“If you see the difference in the first and second half, how we, as a team, have advanced to press the opponent, play with urgency after winning duels, in the first half, we were waiting for too much.
“We have to put the opponent under pressure in the right way.”
“Too passive” Leicester
With their Wolves, Ipswich and Southampton relegation rivals that losing this week, Leicester missed the opportunity to take advantage and their display was missing.
Van Nistelrooy added: “We were far too passive. We are in a situation where we do not win games and we are in a situation where we are in the last three.
“The pressure is on. The way to get out of it is also to literally move forward on the ground. This does not mean that you have to press in a One V One situation, but we have to take the initiative.
“We cannot wait and sit down. This is the situation in which we are. »»
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Leicester did not score in the league in four games, shipping 12 goals during these outings since a 2-1 victory against Tottenham.
“If you play like that in the first half, you are not going to score,” said Van Nistelrooy. “We were not even about to score. In the second half, we were much closer. »»
On the way in which he maintains morale in their relegation fight, the boss of the Foxes said: “By believing at work, by reversing this, by literally advancing, and without sitting. This is what we have to do.
Potter excited to the potential of West Ham
West Ham’s boss Graham Potter congratulated his team’s professional screen and said he was excited by the potential that his team showed.
He told TNT Sports: “The first half, we were decent in our structure, we brought them back, we have good game control. Overall, it was a professional performance. Not fantastic, but we are delighted with two victories, two clean leaves and six points. »»
“We were aware of this for this season but not for so long. Delighted for players.
“They worked very hard. Now they have two consecutive victories, which is not easy in the Premier League. »»
“There is a lot of potential for sure. Talent is one thing. The foundations must be good. I hope they get rewards because talent is not enough in this league.
“You have to keep sheets clean, defend well, do the ugly side of the game and the players have done so and have obtained their awards.”
