Ruud van Nistelrooy has been appointed as the new manager of Leicester City, but he faces a tough task in uniting a divided squad. The Dutchman, who was announced as the Foxes’ new boss on Friday, takes over a team that has been rocked by a recent party incident.
According to reports, a group of senior players, including Conor Coady, Jannik Vestergaard, Hamza Choudhury, and Harry Winks, were spotted partying in Copenhagen last weekend, just hours after the team’s defeat to Chelsea. The incident has created a rift in the squad, with some players reportedly feeling aggrieved by the actions of their teammates.
Van Nistelrooy, who has signed a deal until 2027, will need to address the issue quickly and find a way to unite the squad. The former Manchester United striker has a reputation for being a strong leader, and he will need to draw on all his experience to resolve the situation.
Despite the challenges ahead, Van Nistelrooy is upbeat about his new role and the squad he has inherited. “Of course, if you look at the squad, there’s some exciting talent there,” he said. “In all lines of play, defense, midfield, and attack, so of course, the excitement is there.”
Van Nistelrooy also praised Jamie Vardy, who broke one of his Premier League records, saying: “Jamie is a fantastic player, and I’m looking forward to working with him.”
The Dutchman has just a few days to prepare before he takes charge of his first Leicester game on December 3rd against West Ham United. It will be a tough test, but Van Nistelrooy is confident that he can turn things around and bring success to the club.
“I’m excited to get started and to work with the players,” he said. “We’ll take it one game at a time, and we’ll see where it takes us.”
