Van Nistelrooy has given Leicester an identity, and performances – especially from the midfield – have been good. Defensive issues and individual errors persist, though, and the lack of signings in January, alongside injuries to key players, makes his job even more challenging.

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

Jordan Blackwell debates the big talking points from Leicester's 4-0 home defeat by Brentford and manager Ruud van Nistelrooy's biting post-match comments