Ruud van Nistelrooy, Leicester City\u2019s manager, praised veteran striker Jamie Vardy after his goal paved the way for a crucial 2-1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League on Sunday.<\/p>\n
Vardy, 38, equalized early in the second half from close range, and just four minutes later, Bilal El Khannouss netted the winner.<\/p>\n
Van Nistelrooy described the victory, which broke a run of seven consecutive league defeats, as monumental, lifting Leicester out of the relegation zone to 17th place in the Premier League standings.<\/p>\n
Speaking about Vardy, who has scored seven goals and assisted three in the league this season, Van Nistelrooy said:
\n\u201cHe is a leader, a role model. He\u2019s still delivering. He has immense respect from the team and the coaching staff here. He performs his role impeccably.\u201d<\/p>\n
Leicester had fallen behind in the 33rd minute to a Richarlison header, but the team\u2019s response after the break was exceptional.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe performance was excellent,\u201d said Van Nistelrooy, achieving only his second league win as manager. \u201cThe way the players defended together was remarkable. We went behind, but the team\u2019s response was positive as we regained possession and started creating opportunities.\u201d<\/p>\n
Van Nistelrooy continued:
\n\u201cThe team was calm in the first half, but the energy and approach coming out of the dressing room were incredible. That effort, commitment, and the tactical approach helped us secure a crucial win on the road.\u201d<\/p>\n
Vardy, the last remaining player from Leicester\u2019s 2015-16 title-winning squad, was a constant threat to Tottenham\u2019s defense in North London. His spirit and determination will be vital if Leicester are to escape their current struggles, and the veteran striker exuded confidence.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe worked together as one team,\u201d said Vardy. \u201cWe worked hard, stayed united, and got a big win. I back every single one of them (the squad) 100% to get out of this situation. We all know what\u2019s ahead. We want to play good football, but these three points were a step in the right direction, and hopefully, this is the start of a positive run.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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