Ruud Van Nistelrooy got off to a dream start as Leicester boss when they picked up a 3-1 win at home to West Ham before coming from 2-0 down to take a superb point against Brighton.

Since those two games, it has all been downhill for the Dutchman as they slumped to their fifth loss on the spin in the Premier League.

Van Nistelrooy has attempted to sure up his Leicester defence but that has come at the expense of some attacking flair while still conceding 14 goals in their last five games.

Jamie Vardy was starved of service at Villa Park and was often up front on his own and was given no support when pressing the Villa backline.

Van Nistelrooy seems to be searching for answers for a way in which he can stop his side conceding while also proving a threat in attack.

With the second half of the season now under way, Leicester need to pick up points and pick them up fast if they are to avoid another campaign in the Championship next year.