Leicester City boss Ruud Van Nistelrooy reacts to Leciester's 3-0 loss to Manchester United
16/03/25
King Power Stadium, Leicester, UK.
16/03/25
King Power Stadium, Leicester, UK.
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00:00Who would you like to start us off with?
00:21I think in efficiency, in taking opportunities and score and defending key moments in the game.
00:33I think that's where the difference was made today.
00:36The first goal seemed crucial as it often is.
00:40Where did it quite go wrong there?
00:42How about there were maybe a few errors?
00:45As I said, without going into specific moments, I think the difference today was the opportunities we created.
00:53I think we were there to score one or two goals.
00:58It's not falling our way at the moment, that's clear.
01:01You know the chances, you've seen the chances and also defending some key moments in the game.
01:09I think we could have done better there.
01:12That's the scoreboard.
01:15That's where you, as a team, put the numbers on the scoreboard or keep your opponent from scoring.
01:22Other than that, I think the effort was there.
01:24The positive approach was there in putting pressure on the opponent, creating chances from there.
01:30But then, of course, the next thing is to take them.
01:34Nine games to go, do you still turn that around?
01:40No, it's about the mathematically possibility that is there.
01:46So as long as that's the case, we are professionals and keep doing our jobs.
01:51We can't and won't give up until mathematically it's impossible.
01:57When you've grown so long without scoring, does it get psychological in the players?
02:05We feel that we're in a momentum that we are creating chances today.
02:11It's not falling our way.
02:14If you stop believing, you can be sure that it won't fall your way.
02:19When you are believing in work and doing your jobs and believe that things will change, then it can change.
02:32How will you use the break?
02:39No, of course it's a reset.
02:41The players are working hard, doing everything possible.
02:46So they need some time as well to reset the ones that are not with the national teams.
02:51The other ones go to play for their countries, hopefully come back fresh and fit.
02:57With the other players, we will keep working.
03:01Also, there's some time to disconnect.
03:05And when we're all back together, we can continue our work.
03:13You talk about players' confidence, but for you personally, how hard is it to keep yourself up through this?
03:23It's important to keep going and keep doing the things you believe in.
03:29I stay myself.
03:32I'm not changing as a person or as a coach.
03:37I think the approach that we are trying to achieve with the players on the training pitch and in the approach of games is the road that we're on.
03:49Of course, we're adjusting and trying everything possible to change results around.
03:54And that's my job.
03:58And I will continue to do so.
04:02Is Tommy Brown okay?
04:05No, unfortunately not.
04:07He picked up a small injury the day before yesterday.
04:10He tried yesterday in training, but he had a minor muscle injury.
04:15So hopefully it won't be too long.
04:19Maybe.