Ruud van Nistelrooy was treated appallingly by Leicester – Premier League legend deserved better
It is understood he was stunned by some of the resistance he encountered from players over simple things like strength and conditioning.
He offered hope for the future by introducing many of the club's academy youngsters. Jeremy Monga, the 15-year-old winger, has recently signed a new contract and a big reason for that is the pathway presented to him by Van Nistelrooy.
Results, however, were simply not good enough, despite improvements late in the campaign when the pressure was off.
Perhaps Van Nistelrooy will flourish somewhere else, at a more stable club. He was professional to the end at Leicester, devoid of ego and always personable.
Leicester are now facing an uncertain future in the Championship, with owners King Power embroiled in financial issues in Thailand. With fears over a hefty points deduction next season, it does not promise to get any easier.
Leicester need to examine themselves more than anything else right now.
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