Ruud van Nistelrooy confirms Leicester quit stance as two coaches SACKED
Ruud van Nistelrooy insists he plans to remain with Leicester regardless of whether or not they’re relegated from the Premier League with his contract committing him to the club for two more years
Ruud van Nistelrooy claims he will honour his contract – even if Leicester are relegated from the Premier League.
The Dutchman was hired as Steve Cooper’s replacement earlier this season but faces a tough task if the Foxes are to retain their top-flight status. Currently the three promoted sides are the favourites to go back to the Championship with Leicester among them.
He said: “I know what contract I signed. It wasn’t a contract for five months or six months. It was a contract, after this, for two more seasons. I was aware when I arrived what the challenge was and how difficult it could be. I was aware of that and committed to that future.”
Following their hammering on Friday night changes have been made at Leicester with two of Van Nistelrooy’s coaches shown the door. The club have reacted by axing Ben Dawson and Danny Alcock. Both men joined Leicester under Cooper, but were initially retained to work with Van Nistelrooy, only to be removed months later.
Leicester, having been promoted as champions last term, have only won one of their last 11 games. The other ten were all defeats but Van Nistelrooy remains positive that they can mount a late charge for survival.
