Friday, January 24, 2025 - Leicester City coach, Ruud van Nistelrooy was involved in a heated exchange with his players after Fulham defeated him at home last week.
The Foxes had just suffered a seventh consecutive defeat that
leaves them fearing a second relegation in three seasons, ahead of a crucial
trip to Tottenham on Sunday.
According to Mail Sport, Van Nistelrooy was especially frustrated with
Facundo Buonanotte, with some players thought to have been surprised that the
on-loan Brighton attacker was singled out on this occasion.
Last weekend Buonanotte was a 71st-minute substitute, replacing Jordan
Ayew three minutes after Adama Traore had put Fulham 2-0 up – which
turned out to be the final score.
However, Buonanotte struggled to make an
impact when he came on.
According to data from Opta, he lost the ball
nine times despite touching it only 16 times – though it is worth adding that
attacking players are more likely to concede possession as they attempt riskier
passes.
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