Leicester City were thrashed 4-0 at home by Brentford on Friday night in a match which saw them hit a new low in the Premier League under manager Ruud van Nistelrooy

Ruud van Nistelrooy admits Leicester face ‘huge mountain’ to avoid relegation - Brentford moved into the top half of the Premier League with a 4-0 win

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.