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Newly-hired Leicester coach Van Nistelrooy to change ‘style of play’

Newly appointed Leicester City manager Ruud van Nistelrooy aims to change the team’s style of play as soon as he assumes his position.

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Nistelrooy to implement changes in “style of play”at Leicester

The former Manchester United interim coach was appointed on Friday to replace Steve Cooper.

Van Nistelrooy watched from the stands on Saturday as Leicester absorbed a 4-1 loss by Brentford.

Speaking ahead of Tuesday’s home match against West Ham United, the Dutch boss expressed his determination to turn things around for the club.

“I had a meeting with the players and it was the first thing to address,” he said.

“The situation we’re in, the challenge that we face, and what’s necessary to get out of that situation.”

“In two days it’s difficult to make a lot of changes, but we have started to make changes in the style of play, training sessions, structure, little by little starting to build a foundation of a highly motivated team who can compete in this league.”

Huge task ahead for Van Nistelrooy

Leicester City is lingering just one point above the relegation zone after three consecutive Premier League defeats.

Van Nistelrooy faces a challenging December schedule, with matches against Brighton & Hove Albion, Newcastle United, Liverpool, and Manchester City.

Before accepting a role in Leicster City, van Nistelrooy guided United to three wins and a draw across all competitions during his interim tenure.

The 48-year-old said his brief stint in charge at Old Trafford helped him secure the managerial role with the Foxes.

“What happened after the games and the amount of interest all of a sudden was there for me and the options which came along,” he said.

“I was astonished by it. It was four games, I managed a full season at PSV, won a cup and the charity shield. I’d been in coaching with the Under-19s and the national team.”

He added: “I never got this reaction from the football world. I was happy with that. I was then able to talk to different parties and make a decision.”