Leicester City has announced the appointment of Ruud van Nistelrooy as their new manager, a mere three weeks following his departure from Manchester United.
This bold move marks a significant chapter in van Nistelrooy’s managerial career as he steps into the role, aiming to steer the Foxes towards success in the competitive landscape of English football.
In a significant shift within the club, the former footballer has taken over the managerial reins from Steve Cooper, who was let go following a disappointing 2-1 loss at home to Chelsea. This defeat has left the Foxes struggling, managing to secure only a single point from their first four league encounters.
In a recent interview with LCFC.com, Van Nistelrooy disclosed that he reached out to former Leicester City manager Enzo Maresca prior to accepting his new role. He expressed; “I have to say, when the interest came, the first one I called was Enzo. He was so positive about it. He absolutely loved his time. When you hear these things, it’s a club you want to be a part of.
“Obviously, with the interest coming, I phoned him and I asked him more detailed questions about the club, the structures, the people that work there, the squad, the stadium, the fans, the town, the surroundings… it was a fantastic conversation. It’s always a pleasure to talk to him.”
He further stated,; “The way Leicester City played under [Enzo] Maresca, winning the Championship and going into the Premier League, I see also that line continuing in those structures and the idea of playing.
“I can plug into that. I relate to those structures and way of playing. Playing out from the back when we can, going forward in the attack and playing forward, and creating chances is, of course, the main goal when the opponent allows you to. Obviously, you have to see how the defensive structures are. I can plug in there and take some new ideas, but a good framework is there, and then it’s about getting better… going to the training pitch and improving altogether and translating it into points.
“Sometimes it will be against an opponent that is better, but you have to find a way to win any game. Sometimes you need to be more defensive and play on the counter-attack. Of course, when you have it, you play, and in other [games], you try to dominate and make the game yourself. We’ll approach every game with one idea – and that’s to win.”
Leicester City explored various managerial options, including the experienced Niko Kovac, who previously led Bayern Munich and Wolfsburg, as well as Carlos Corberan, the current manager of West Bromwich Albion. However, the club ultimately settled on Ruud van Nistelrooy, aiming to steer clear of the relegation zone and enhance their performance in the league.
Author: Mujuni Henry
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