Van Nistelrooy, who has lost 10 of his last 11 Premier League games, now only wants displays of unity. He said: "We have to address this type of behaviour. As a team it's good to hold each other accountable. But it can't be like that, out in the open.

Leicester City are just five points from safety and not yet as far back as they were a decade ago, but there are factors that suggest their current situation is more dire

Before that meeting, both teams have six matches and 18 points to play for - and Van Nistelrooy is determined to ensure that his side are still in with a chance of avoiding relega

The statistics tell a damning story of Ruud Van Nistelrooy's reign as Leicester City manager and they got worse after a limp Premier League loss to West Ham United on Thursday. Since taking the helm from Steve Cooper in late November,