Ruud Van Nistelrooy made a winning start to his managerial career at Leicester City as the Foxes triumphed 3-1 over West Ham United on Tuesday night in the Premier League.
Leicester wasted no time, with Jamie Vardy opening the scoring just two minutes into the match.
Vardy latched onto a perfectly timed pass and calmly slotted the ball past West Ham goalkeeper Alphonse Areola to give Leicester the lead early on.
The match remained tight until the 61st minute when El-Kannou doubled Leicester’s advantage with a well-executed strike, capitalizing on a rebound after a scramble in the box.
West Ham tried to respond but were unable to break down Leicester’s defense.
Patson Daka sealed the win in the 90th minute, making it 3-0 with a composed finish.
However, West Ham’s Niclas Füllkrug added a late consolation goal in the third minute of added time, heading home a cross to make it 3-1.
Van Nistelrooy’s tactical approach was evident as Leicester showcased both attacking flair and solid defensive organization.
The victory gives the Dutchman a perfect start to his reign at the King Power Stadium, and Leicester will be looking to build on this momentum in their upcoming fixtures.
For West Ham, the defeat will be a setback, but they will hope to bounce back in their next match.