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

Leicester boss Ruud van Nistelrooy admits his team faces “a huge mountain to climb” if they are to avoid relegation from the Premier League following a heavy 4-0 defeat to Brentford. The Foxes became the first team to lose six successive Premier League home games without scoring.

The hosts started the better of the two teams but imploded in the space of 15 first-half minutes. Goals from Yoane Wissa, Bryan Mbeumo and captain Christian Norgaard had fans streaming for the exit doors before the half-time whistle.