The Dutchman's curious reluctance to instigate tactical change, or hand Facundo Buonanotte more game time, is undermining his position

Leicester boss Ruud van Nistelrooy admits his team faces “a huge mountain to climb” if they are to avoid relegation from the Premier League following a heavy 4-0 defeat to Brentford. The Foxes became the first team to lose six successive Premier League home games without scoring.

Leicester City manager Ruud van Nistelrooy says his side are "far off" Brentford after their 4-0 defeat in the Premier League at the King Power Stadium.

Report and free match highlights as Leicester suffered a 4-0 home loss to Brentford; goals from Yoane Wissa, Bryan Mbeumo and Christian Norgaard sparked boos from fans before half-time, Fabio Carvalho scored late on;