Van Nistelrooy refutes claims he's unhappy at Leicester for this reason | OneFootball

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·27 January 2025

Van Nistelrooy refutes claims he's unhappy at Leicester for this reason

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Leicester City manager Ruud van Nistelrooy is briefly back in the good books of Foxes fans at the moment. The Dutchman oversaw a vital victory against Spurs which few probably predicted. LCFC did not dominate at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium though they were well-managed and stuck to their job and responsibilities admirably.

When the east Midlands team were given the opportunity to be creative, especially in the second half, they grabbed the chance with both hands. And ruthless and clinical attacking factors are what the Blue Army really relished when the ex-Manchester United striker extraordinaire joined the King Power club. However, in the week leading up to the game, van Nistelrooy was the subject of much media speculation.


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Before Jamie Vardy and Bilal El Khannouss' goals gave City victory in north London along with easing King Power pressure, it was claimed that the LCFC gaffer was unhappy at the club. Apart from mounting as well as concerning losses, for what reason exactly was the former apparently displeased? In the meantime, the 48-year-old has actually refuted the claims.

Is Ruud van Nistelrooy unhappy at Leicester City for indirect reason alongside than club's current plight?

On the one hand, people could assert that RvN is at fault for some of City's current woes. In reality he's only been there a while and isn't one of the main culprits for a poor squad. He hasn't made too many mistakes in fact; substituting Bilal was probably the main one.

Any leader of a side would be disappointed with being near to, or in, the relegation zone. That's natural. Yet van Nistelrooy's Leicester issues could have been lessened if the Filbert Way club signed or loaned appropriate players this month.

But only one signing has transpired. And RvN is supposedly irritated by the lack of transfer activity. Or is he?

"Speaking in his press conference ahead of their 2-1 Premier League win over Tottenham, the Dutchman shut down any talks of leaving the club.When asked about his position, Van Nistelrooy said: 'I’m focused on getting this team out of the situation, that’s my only concern.'I’m with the players, working with everyone at Leicester to get the best out of this squad, and in difficult times. In tough times, you need to be strong, show character, work and persist and be committed.'We are united and committed. That is the spirit and you can see that on the pitch. I can see a team with spirit and fight. If we continue this run will end.' - Football Insider, RvNFurthermore: 'Ruud van Nistelrooy insisted promises were being kept when he was asked about transfer support from the Leicester City board.' - Leicestershire Live"

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