Leicester City fans were left furious after yet another heavy defeat as pressure mounts on Ruud van Nistelrooy following a dismal performance against Brentford.
Leicester were completely outplayed in a 4-0 loss to Brentford, conceding three goals before half-time through Yoane Wissa, Bryan Mbeumo, and Christian Norgaard. Fabio Carvalho added a fourth, sealing a humiliating night for the Foxes.
Speaking after the match, Van Nistelrooy admitted the team faces a “huge mountain to climb” a comment that only fuelled Leicester supporters’ frustration.
Football Insider revealed that Van Nistelrooy could be at risk of losing his job if results don’t improve, and with another heavy defeat on the record, the pressure is only intensifying.
Many fans have criticised both the performance and the manager’s inability to turn things around, with growing concerns over the club’s position.
Ruud van Nistelrooy has failed to improve since Steve Cooper’s dismissal
Van Nistelrooy initially picked up four points from his opening two games after replacing Steve Cooper in late November, offering brief hope of a turnaround.
However, the heavy defeat to Brentford marked Leicester’s 10th loss in 11 matches, deepening their crisis. It was also their sixth consecutive home defeat without scoring—a record for a top-flight side in a single season
Leicester fans have been frustrated with Van Nistelrooy throughout the campaign, and following yet another dismal result, the pressure on him has only intensified
Leicester City fans running out of patience with Ruud van Nistelrooy
The 48-year-old has faced growing criticism from both pundits and supporters. Even former teammate Paul Scholes questioned Leicester’s decision to appoint Van Nistelrooy, admitting he never saw him as managerial material.
The Foxes now sit 19th in the Premier League with just 17 points, two behind Wolves, who currently occupy the final safe spot.
Their 4-0 thrashing at the hands of Brentford means they have conceded the most goals in the league this season—59 in total
After the game, Van Nistelrooy’s post-match comments did little to reassure fans, with many accusing him of “giving up.” One frustrated supporter even declared, “Ruud is not good enough” adding that Leicester “need a manager who will tell players some home truths.”
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