Ruud van Nistelrooy has been appointed as Leicester City’s new manager following Steve Cooper’s departure. However, he will not oversee the team’s clash against Brentford on Saturday, as the appointment came too late for him to take charge. Interim coach Ben Dawson will manage the team instead.
Van Nistelrooy brings experience from his time as a manager at PSV Eindhoven and a brief stint as interim manager of Manchester United, where he maintained an unbeaten record. Despite his credentials, doubts have been expressed by pundits like former Arsenal striker Alan Smith, who questioned whether Van Nistelrooy and Leicester City are a suitable match, citing concerns about his potential ambitions for bigger roles.
Leicester’s dressing room also faces scrutiny after a video surfaced of players mocking the situation involving former manager Enzo Maresca. Dawson confirmed disciplinary action against those involved, emphasizing the need for respect and professionalism.
Van Nistelrooy’s immediate challenge will be to stabilize the club and address these internal issues while preparing for his first match in charge.