Leicester City manager Ruud van Nistelrooy Ruud van Nistelrooy addressed the media ahead of Sunday’s Premier League clash against Manchester United.
He revealed no new injury concerns, aside from long-term absentee Abdul Fatawu.
On Ricardo Pereira’s return from injury, following his appearance in the loss to Chelsea, van Nistelrooy praised the full-back’s influence: “It was great to have him back.
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“His experience and professionalism are invaluable, and his role in midfield allowed us to push forward and create opportunities.”
He also mentioned the possibility of using inverted full-backs again in future matches, depending on the opponent.
Reflecting on the tactical shift to a back five in the Chelsea match, van Nistelrooy highlighted how the team had analyzed the game to identify areas for improvement.
He emphasized that the system would feature in upcoming preparations, specifically for the encounter with Manchester United.
Looking ahead to the game, van Nistelrooy stressed the importance of securing a positive result before the international break: “A good result would give us a real boost,” he said.
He acknowledged Manchester United’s recent form, citing their strong performances against Arsenal and Real Sociedad, and expressed caution: “United are in a better place than when we faced them in the cup, and Bruno Fernandes is in excellent form.”
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Source: Centred Devils