Ruud van Nistelrooy has revealed he is still uncertain about his position as Leicester City boss after the club’s drop to the Championship was confirmed.
The Dutch manager, 48, spoke after a 1-0 loss to Liverpool at the King Power Stadium sealed the team’s fate. Since his appointment, Leicester have picked up only eight points in 20 league games, with their relegation confirmed last weekend.
Van Nistelrooy shared that he had met with the club’s leadership to outline his strategy moving forward. “I’ve presented my vision on how to take this club forward,” he said, adding that he is still waiting for agreement from the board.
He stressed that a swift resolution is in the best interest of the club. “The sooner a decision is made, the better for everyone involved,” he stated.
Poor form under the new manager
The former striker signed a contract lasting three years when he joined Leicester in November. His arrival came shortly after Steve Cooper’s dismissal, who lasted just 157 days in the role.
Despite the change in leadership, the side’s performances did not improve. Leicester’s drop marks their second demotion from the Premier League in three years, with this latest outcome expected for some time due to prolonged poor results.
The recent loss to Liverpool was their 16th defeat in 18 outings and extended their goalless home streak to nine league matches – the longest run of its kind in Premier League history.
Fan unrest and next fixture
Discontent among supporters was visible during the Liverpool game. A plane circled the stadium before kick-off, towing a banner that criticized the club’s ownership, reading: “King Power Clueless Sack The Board.”
Leicester’s next match is against Wolves at Molineux, with kick-off scheduled for 15:00 BST on Saturday.
