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“Leicester City Owner Drops Bombshell: Reveals Shocking Stance on Sacking Ruud van Nistelrooy
In late 2024, Leicester City owner Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha appointed Ruud van Nistelrooy as manager, replacing Steve Cooper after a poor start to the season.
Cooper, who previously managed Nottingham Forest, struggled to meet even low expectations, winning just two of his 12 Premier League matches.
Leicester was already facing challenges, including the departures of key players Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Enzo Maresca, before the season began.
Van Nistelrooy, despite limited managerial experience, was seen as a potential savior after some success in the Eredivisie and a brief stint as Manchester United’s interim boss. However, the Dutchman has failed to reverse Leicester’s fortunes, and relegation now appears imminent.
Most recently, Leicester suffered a damaging 2-0 defeat to relegation rivals Crystal Palace, leaving them 19th in the table with just 14 points from 21 matches.
The team has not won in seven games, losing the last six while conceding at least two goals in each. With survival at risk, fans are increasingly frustrated, and some believe Van Nistelrooy could soon be dismissed if results don’t improve.
A report from November 2024 suggested that, despite mounting pressure, Van Nistelrooy’s position may remain secure due to financial constraints.
Owner Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha reportedly addressed the players at the training ground after Cooper’s sacking and Van Nistelrooy’s appointment, emphasizing Leicester’s financial struggles and the strain of paying off yet another manager.
As the Foxes face Fulham on January 18th, a loss would leave them with only 16 games to secure the 26 points typically required to avoid relegation.
With an 87% chance of relegation according to recent predictions, survival looks increasingly unlikely. Fans are becoming vocal, with some blaming Van Nistelrooy for the team’s struggles, saying his management is no better than Cooper’s. Many are questioning his team selections and approach, with some stating that the real issue lies with Van Nistelrooy, not Cooper.
