Leicester manager Ruud van Nistelroo insists he is not afraid of the sack as he tries to halt a seven-game losing slump that has left the club in the Premier League’s relegation zone. Van Nistelrooy took four points from his opening match after replacing Steve Cooper at the King Power Stadium at the start of December. But the honeymoon period has quickly ended and the Foxes are second from bottom of the table, and two points from safety, ahead of their match at Tottenham on Sunday.
The Dutchman, a former star striker at Manchester United and Real Madrid, said: “I’m focused on getting this team out of the situation we are in and that is my only concern.
“On a daily basis, I am with the players, working with everyone involved at Leicester to get the best out of this team.
“In difficult times, in difficult times, you need to be tough, you need to be strong, you need to show character, work, persistence and commitment.
“I feel like we are united and committed as a group. That’s the spirit. You can also see that on the pitch.”
Leicester have only signed French defender Wouyou Koulibaly so far in the current transfer window, and Van Nistelrooy said there is “no news” on any further additions yet.
Van Nistelwey, who had a brief spell as Manchester United’s caretaker manager this season, said Leicester were still looking for ways to improve the squad.
He added, “I believe in these players that I have now and we are looking into possibilities to strengthen the team.”
“It is clear what are the possibilities and what are not and we are still in the process. At this moment there is no news about anything.”
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