Leicester City manager Ruud van Nistelrooy has expressed disappoint after starting his role at the club without Ghanaian winger Abdul Fatawu Issahaku.

Leicester boss Ruud van Nistelrooy knows his side have to put in a “great performance” if they are to get anything from Sunday’s match with Manchester City. City head to the King Power Stadium on a real slump which has seen them lose nine of their last 13 games in all competitions, so it could be a good time to face them.

Leicester City, currently managed by former United interim boss Ruud van Nistelrooy, were interested in the Swede but as per transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, the Foxes are unlikely to win the race.

Leicester City are reportedly preparing to terminate Odsonne Edouard’s loan from Crystal Palace during the upcoming January transfer window, as the club seeks to reshape its squad under new manager

Arne Slot says Liverpool cannot underestimate teams like Leicester as, if they do, his Reds will not be "as good as we might think we are". The Premier League leaders have a four-point gap at the top of the table and host relegation-threatened Foxes later as they look to cement their current position ahead of Chelsea.

Latest Leicester City news as Ruud van Nistelrooy's Foxes lose 3-1 at Liverpool and are in Premier League relegation zone

Ruud van Nistelrooy is determined to keep sight of the "bigger picture" after recent defeats followed a winning start to his reign as Leicester boss.

Ruud van Nistelrooy saw Leicester City's 3-1 defeat to Liverpool as a missed opportunity for the Premier League strugglers, despite the Reds' status as title favourites. Leicester dropped into the Premier League's relegation zone earlier on Boxing Day, due to Wolves making it two wins from two games under Vitor Pereira by beating Manchester United.

Leicester City manager Ruud van Nistelrooy has lamented the absence of Ghanaian forward Fatawu Issahaku, describing his injury as a massive loss for the Foxes, who face an uphill battle to avoid relegation and stay in the Premier League.

After defeat by leaders Liverpool at Anfield on Boxing Day, struggling Leicester City entertain champions Manchester City this weekend. Pep Guardiola's side are in miserable form with only one win from 14 matches in all competitions but Foxes boss Ruud van Nistelrooy is well aware of the threat they still possess.

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