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Revealed: Ruud van Nistelrooy 'unhappy' with Jamie Vardy's 'huge' influence at Leicester amid mounting sack talk

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<p>Vardy has been at King Power Stadium since 2012. Having played a key role in the club’s Premier League and FA Cup triumphs, the veteran striker has been able to forge a strong relationship with Leicester owner Aiyawatt “Top” Srivaddhanaprabha, according to <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/exclusive-van-nistelrooy-unhappy-at-jamie-vardys-huge-leicester-influence/?callback=in&amp;code=YJI2MMZJMGQTYJZKYI0ZMDVLLTG4YMITOTYZZTQ3ZTE4YTI0&amp;state=7ba276767a734849adcbb43054697b77" target="_blank"><em>Football Insider. </em></a></p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>The report claims that Srivaddhanaprabha “listens to Vardy more than Van Nistelrooy”, a dynamic that has created friction behind the scenes. Vardy’s influence is not only said to be <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/man-utd-ruud-van-nistelrooy-ruben-amorim-leicester-relegation/blt3c3f35a90bd135f9" target="_blank">affecting Van Nistelrooy, but also causing</a> tension with Leicester’s director of football, Jon Rudkin. The club’s decision-making structure is reportedly shifting, with Rudkin’s role becoming increasingly marginalised due to Vardy’s growing power.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Currently sitting 19th in the Premier League, Leicester are facing the prospect of relegation. They have <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/ruud-van-nistelrooy-slammed-leicester-fans-humiliating-defeat-brentford-man-utd-legend-chopping-block/blt0eb97b9a60312d86" target="_blank">lost five consecutive matches</a> and their struggles have placed Van Nistelrooy in a difficult position. It has been suggested that the former Manchester United striker could be sacked before the end of the season.</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>As Leicester fight for survival, Vardy will be expected to lead by example. However, the club faces an <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/man-utd-ruud-van-nistelrooy-ruben-amorim-leicester-relegation/blt3c3f35a90bd135f9" target="_blank">extremely challenging run-in,</a> with upcoming fixtures slated against Premier League giants Chelsea, Manchester United, and Manchester City. </p>

WHAT NEXT FOR LEICESTER?

Revealed: Ruud van Nistelrooy 'unhappy' with Jamie Vardy's 'huge' influence at Leicester amid mounting sack talk | Goal.com

Ruud van Nistelrooy is reportedly &quot;unhappy&quot; with Jamie Vardy&apos;s &quot;huge&quot; influence at Leicester amid growing speculation over his position as manager.

Revealed: Ruud van Nistelrooy &apos;unhappy&apos; with Jamie Vardy&apos;s &apos;huge&apos; influence at Leicester amid mounting sack talk

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