The Manchester United legend is experiencing a nightmarish season and is at risk of being relegated

Former Manchester United striker Ruud van Nistelrooy is facing the toughest challenge of his managerial career as Leicester City teeter on the brink of relegation from the Premier League.

Since taking over as manager of the Foxes earlier this season, the Dutchman has been unable to turn the club's fortunes around. Leicester currently sit in 19th place in the table, just one point above the relegation zone.

Van Nistelrooy's appointment was met with optimism from Leicester fans, who hoped that the former striker could bring a new lease of life to a club that had been struggling in recent seasons. However, results have been disappointing, and the Dutchman has been unable to find a winning formula.

A tough start to management

The Dutchman has been open about the challenges he has faced since taking over at Leicester. In a recent interview, he admitted that he had underestimated the task of managing a Premier League club. "It's a lot tougher than I thought it would be," he said. "The pressure is immense, and the expectations are very high."

The road ahead

With just a few games remaining in the season, Leicester City are facing a real battle to avoid relegation. The club will need to win a number of their remaining matches to have any chance of staying up. Van Nistelrooy will be under immense pressure to turn things around, and his job could be on the line if the club is relegated.

What went wrong?

A number of factors have contributed to Leicester City's struggles this season. Injuries to key players, a lack of investment in the squad, and tactical issues have all played a role. However, the ultimate responsibility for the club's poor form lies with Van Nistelrooy.

A difficult legacy

If Leicester City are relegated, it will be a major blow to Van Nistelrooy's managerial career. The Dutchman will be remembered for his goal-scoring exploits as a player, but his time as a manager has not been as successful.