“Major ‘Opportunity’: BBC pundit hints Leicester City might take bold action”
A BBC pundit suggests Leicester City may be considering another managerial change.
Leicester City’s struggles continue, with a seventh consecutive game without a win following their 2-0 defeat to Fulham.
Currently, the Foxes sit 19th in the Premier League, two points behind 17th-placed Wolves, adding to growing concerns among fans and pundits.
During the weekend’s loss, some Leicester supporters voiced their frustration at head coach Ruud van Nistelrooy, particularly after his decision to substitute Bilal El Khannouss.
Other grievances were aimed at the board, with director John Rudkin receiving widespread boos from fans at the King Power Stadium.
The discontent among Leicester supporters has reached an all-time high, intensifying pressure on everyone associated with the club.
Ruud van Nistelrooy, who replaced Steve Cooper to much initial excitement, now faces significant criticism.
Despite the optimism surrounding his appointment, the Dutchman has managed only two wins from his first ten matches in charge, with seven defeats.
If Leicester lose to Tottenham in their next match, they will equal a 24-year record for consecutive losses, further jeopardizing Van Nistelrooy’s position.
Pundit Martin Keown has joined the growing list of critics, questioning whether Leicester’s decision to appoint Van Nistelrooy was more about his reputation than suitability for the role.
Speaking on Final Score, Keown said, “They’ve lost seven games on the bounce.
Van Nistelrooy got the job after a short stint at Manchester United, had a few good results, and suddenly became a fashionable choice. Now, you wonder if they’ll address this again.
Does he even keep his job? He’s under huge pressure, especially with this being a game he would’ve seen as a chance to escape the bottom three.”
Despite the mounting criticism, Leicester’s owners have made it clear that Van Nistelrooy will not be sacked, primarily due to financial constraints.
Sacking Steve Cooper already strained the club’s budget, and a similar decision now would exacerbate their financial difficulties.
Furthermore, admitting another managerial failure would reflect poorly on the board’s decision-making.
For now, Van Nistelrooy is expected to remain in charge for the rest of the season, but he needs to deliver results quickly to avoid Leicester’s return to the Championship.
With time running out and fans losing patience, the Dutchman’s future with the Foxes hangs in the balance.
