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“Leicester City fans must understand that Ruud van Nistelrooy is a Deadly Striker and quite obsessed with defensive structure what they should expect is……”- Jonny Evans has already told Leicester fans exactly what to expect from new manager Ruud van Nistelrooy
Leicester City’s search for a new manager is nearing its conclusion.
The Foxes are close to appointing Ruud van Nistelrooy as Steve Cooper’s successor, wrapping up a swift three-day search.
Leicester considered Graham Potter and Lee Carsley before choosing the Dutchman, who recently departed Manchester United after serving as interim head coach.
Van Nistelrooy’s only prior permanent managerial experience was at PSV, where he won the Dutch Cup and guided them to a runner-up finish. Despite his limited experience, there is growing excitement around his arrival at King Power Stadium. Former Leicester defender Jonny Evans has already shared insights into what fans can expect from the new boss.
Evans, speaking to FourFourTwo in September, praised van Nistelrooy, who at the time was serving as Erik ten Hag’s assistant at Manchester United. “He was a lethal striker, and for him to immediately pass on his knowledge earned him everyone’s respect,” Evans noted. “He’s very open and eager to improve players, and you can tell he’s hungry to succeed early in his career. He’s also deeply focused on defensive structure.”
Leicester fans have already come across a masterclass video from van Nistelrooy on Coaches Voice, which further highlights his approach to the game.
It is believed that Leicester’s owner, Khun Top, expects van Nistelrooy to implement an exciting style of football—something that will surely please supporters after the more pragmatic approach under Cooper. Alex Crook also reports that the owner is confident the Dutchman will build a strong rapport with the squad.
During Cooper’s tenure, there was a noticeable disconnect between the manager and players, so this could address two major concerns if all goes as planned.
With the new manager on the horizon, Leicester fans are looking forward to a fresh start, with their next match against Brentford coming up on Saturday afternoon.
