Ruud van Nistelrooy has admitted he was "astonished" by the level of interest in him following his interim spell as Manchester United head coach.

Dutch football expert Arthur Renard details the background of Leicester City's new manager Ruud van Nistelrooy, chronicling the former Manchester United striker's journey in coaching as he prepares to take charge of the Foxes for the first time against West Ham United on Tuesday.

Newly appointed Leicester head coach Ruud van Nistelrooy says he was ‘astonished’ by the heightened level of interest in his services on the back of his brief stint in charge of Manchester United. The Foxes officially confirmed the appointment of Van Nistelrooy last Friday following Steve Cooper’s dismissal at the King Power Stadium,

Under pressure West Ham boss Julen Lopetegui wasn't on the touchline at the London Stadium as he served a one-match suspension as a result of accumulating three yellow cards this season. Leicester City vs West Ham is scheduled for a 8.

Leicester City and West Ham clash this Tuesday at the King Power Stadium for round 14 of the Premier League. Currently, Ruud van Nistelrooy's team are 16th in the table with 10 points, while Julen Lopetegui's team are 14th have 15 points.