Leicester City fans question Ruud van Nistelrooy as new manager

Leicester: Former player Matty Fryatt is unsure about Ruud van Nistelrooy becoming the new manager of Leicester City. The club has not yet made an official announcement about his appointment. Fryatt expressed his surprise during a recent podcast, saying he did not expect this change at the start of the season.

Fryatt mentioned that he has concerns about van Nistelrooy’s experience. He pointed out that while van Nistelrooy was an excellent player with teams like Manchester United and Real Madrid, coaching is a different challenge. He previously managed PSV, but that league often has only a few strong teams, making it hard to judge his skills.

Fryatt compared van Nistelrooy to other candidates like Frank Lampard and Steven Gerrard, who struggled in the Premier League. He noted that the Leicester City board might be looking for a fresh approach, similar to what worked for other clubs with young managers.

He acknowledged that van Nistelrooy’s past as a player would earn him respect. However, Fryatt is not convinced that this will translate into success as a manager. He believes managing a team requires different skills than playing.

The club has acted quickly this time, unlike during their previous relegation fight when they delayed sacking Brendan Rodgers. Fryatt thinks the club needed to make changes sooner back then. Now, they seem to have identified van Nistelrooy as their preferred choice for the role.

Fans are left wondering if this decision will pay off. The club’s swift action shows they are serious about improving their situation. Only time will tell if van Nistelrooy can lead Leicester City back to success.

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