Despite Leicester City's seven-game losing streak in the Premier League, manager Ruud van Nistelrooy remains confident and committed to turning the team's fortunes around. He addressed concerns about his job security, stating his focus is solely on guiding the team out of the current predicament. Van Nistelrooy also dismissed any possibility of selling key midfielder Wilfred Ndidi, who is nearing a return from injury.
Ruud Van Nistelrooy has brushed aside concerns that he could be dismissed from his position as Leicester manager just 56 days after taking charge. The Foxes have suffered defeats in their past seven Premier League matches, and another loss on Sunday at Tottenham would equal a club record run set in 2001. Van Nistelrooy has won only two of his 10 games in all competitions, one of which was the 6-2 FA Cup third round victory over QPR.
'I'm focused on getting this team out of this situation, that's my only concern,' he said when asked about the possibility of losing his job. 'I'm with the players, working with everyone at Leicester to get the best out of this squad, and in difficult times. In tough times, you need to be strong, show character, work and persist and be committed. 'We are united and committed. That is the spirit and you can see that on the pitch. I can see a team with spirit and fight. If we continue this run will end,' Van Nistelrooy added. The Dutchman also stated that Wilfred Ndidi is not available for transfer this month despite interest from Monaco. Ndidi signed a new three-year contract, with the option of a further year, in the summer after helping the Foxes win promotion back to the Premier League, and Van Nistelrooy has no intention of letting the Nigeria international leave. 'No, of course not,' he replied when asked if Ndidi, who is nearing a return from a hamstring injury, could depart. 'Wilfred is a key player and person in the squad and in the club and I'm glad he is nearly there to help the team again. 'We know how much we've missed him and we know we need him. Wilf is key in the coming months, a key part of this team that can get us out of this situation.', said Van Nistelrooy
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