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Leicester lost 2-0 to Fulham last weekend to continue their poor form Ruud Van Nistelrooy has dismissed concerns that he could be sacked from his role as Leicester manager just 56 days into his reign. The Foxes have lost their past seven Premier League games and another defeat on Sunday at Tottenham would equal a club record run set in 2001. They are second bottom, two points from safety, following last weekend's 2-0 defeat by Fulham. Van Nistelrooy - who only replaced Steve Cooper in November - has won just two of his 10 games in all competitions, one of which was the 6-2 FA Cup third round victory over QPR. "I'm focused on getting this team out of the situation, that's my only concern, " he said, when asked if he was worried about his job. "I'm with the players, working with everyone at Leicester to get the best out of this squad, and in difficult times. In tough times, you need to be strong, show character, work and persist and be committed. "We are united and committed. That is the spirit and you can see that on the pitch. I can see a team with spirit and fight. If we continue this run will end. " Van Nistelrooy also said that Wilfred Ndidi is not for sale this month with Monaco interested in the midfielder. Ndidi signed a new three-year contract, with the option of a further year, in the summer after helping the Foxes win promotion back to the Premier League and Van Nistelrooy is not thinking about letting the Nigeria international leave. "No, of course not, " he replied when asked if Ndidi, who is close to a return from a hamstring injury, could depart. "Wilfred is a key player and person in the squad and in the club and I'm glad he is nearly there to help the team again. "We know how much we've missed him and we know we need him. Wilf is key in the coming months, a key part of this team that can get us out of this situation. " Djokovic unsure of Australian Open return 'The fans love Garnacho' - but has he said farewell to Old Trafford? Sinner beats Shelton to set up Zverev final in Melbourne A raucous 80s throwback horror comedy Three teens go on an epic quest for a cult VHS collection, only to get mixed up in a murder A 1930s police case involving a deadly sandwich An anonymous letter sent to Horncastle Police Station in Lincolnshire sparks a murder investigation Preview the highly anticipated Motherland spin-off Lucy Punch returns as ‘alpha mum’ Amanda to face downsizing and the horror of modern teens What could the future of AI powered video games look like? Are the changes on the horizon more evolutionary than revolutionary? Sutton's predictions v Back in Action star Jamie Demetriou 'Hurt and hope for Clement as Rangers fight adversity' 'Bills can topple Chiefs - if they keep Mahomes off the field' 'Forget Misfits - we should be talking about superstar Scotney' Murray & Djokovic will 'cool off' before discussing future I love the dark places - new England captain Aldcroft 'A pitiful & chastening surrender – Guardiola's job never been bigger' 'We want to win 16-0 and embarrass England' - Harris eyes clean sweep Champions League set for dramatic finale - how it stands Norris 'ready to bring the fight to everyone' 'Five reasons why the Baz-Buttler combo is right for England' Pressure at Man Utd is the highest - De Ligt. Video Pressure at Man Utd is the highest - De Ligt In Pictures: Sporting photos of the week Chelsea's Cuthbert and Reiten roast each other in Honesty Cards. Video Chelsea's Cuthbert and Reiten roast each other in Honesty Cards 5 Live Sport: All About. .. Audio5 Live Sport: All About. .. Who are Khedira's top five midfielders of all time? Video Who are Khedira's top five midfielders of all time? Cole Palmer - made in the Caribbean Is Postecoglou's style causing Tottenham's injury crisis? Atalanta's Gasperini 'tactical genius' but 'criminally underrated' How Hyrox became the latest sporting craze © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.