In an attempt to keep Leicester City in the English top division, newly hired manager Ruud van Nistelrooy wants to instill a sense of optimism in the team and rapidly leave an effect on the players.
The 16th-place team is only one point above the relegation zone after three consecutive league losses, so the former Manchester United striker, who was hired on Friday to replace Steve Cooper, will need to get off to a quick start.
Van Nistelrooy responded to reporters’ questions on whether the players needed to be picked up by saying:
“That is what needed to be done. Sunday was the first time that I was here.
“Was it yesterday? It feels longer.
“I had a meeting with the players and it was the first thing to address,” added the Dutchman, speaking ahead of a home match against West Ham United on Tuesday.
“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.”
Leicester will play Brighton & Hove Albion, Newcastle United, Liverpool, and Manchester City during their difficult December schedule.