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Leicester 0-2 Fulham”- “Leicester Fans Furious as Van Nistelrooy Faces Growing Backlash After Seventh Consecutive Loss
Report and Free Match Highlights: Goals from Emile Smith Rowe and Adama Traore Hand Fulham 2-0 Victory Over Leicester; Van Nistelrooy’s Side Suffer Seventh Straight Loss
Leicester were defeated 2-0 by Fulham, marking their seventh consecutive loss, as Ruud van Nistelrooy’s team continued their struggles at the King Power Stadium.
The home crowd expressed their frustration, directing chants at both the coach and the board, with boos and jeers accompanying substitutions as Leicester’s hopes faded in the second half. Goals from Emile Smith Rowe and substitute Adama Traore sealed the victory for Marco Silva’s side.
Fulham’s win lifted them to ninth in the standings, while Leicester remain just two points above the relegation zone but are in a much worse form than their rivals. Van Nistelrooy has earned just four points from his nine games in charge, leaving the club in a perilous position.
How Leicester’s Day Unfolded
Timothy Castagne nearly scored an own goal early on in his return to Leicester, and Victor Kristiansen’s shot sailed wide for the Foxes. However, things began to fall apart after Fulham took the lead.
A well-worked move involving Raul Jimenez and Harry Wilson allowed Sasa Lukic to set up Smith Rowe, who headed home. Moments later, Wilson’s cross found Traore at the back post, who volleyed in the second goal, further dampening the mood in Leicester.
The substitution of Bilal El Khannouss led to chants criticizing Van Nistelrooy’s decisions, and more boos followed when Jordan Ayew was replaced by the more popular Facundo Buonanotte.
Frustration also turned towards the board, with chants calling for their dismissal echoing throughout the second half. Fulham, in contrast, looked much more composed and collected. The final whistle was met with boos, reflecting the tense and unsettled atmosphere surrounding Leicester.
While Steve Cooper’s tenure was not universally praised by Leicester fans, it is important to note that he left the team outside the relegation zone after 12 games. The situation has worsened under Van Nistelrooy, and the coach now faces increasing pressure.
