Leicester’s current run of eight games without a goal at home equals that of Manchester City in May 2007. And with table-toppers Liverpool next to visit, a new record could very well be set.

Van Nistelrooy is only the second manager in Premier League history to lose eight successive home games in the competition, after Daniel Farke in September 2021 with Norwich City.

“What is worrying is the run of form, lack of goals, the lack of results we can produce,” he told Sky Sports.

“Trying different things, different structures, different players in different positions and the results are not there. That is the worrying thing. This is a difficult night, especially in the run of form we’re in.

“It’s important to analyse this, sleep on it and recover from it. That’s it for now. There’s no questions, it’s dealing with this setback, another one, and that’s for now what I can say.”

Foxes defender James Justin said players are struggling for confidence as the weeks pass by.

“It’s hard to describe, to be honest, with how it’s been and it makes us feel awful right at the moment,” he said.

“It’s hard to find confidence. It’s a horrible moment for the club with how we’re playing on the pitch and trying to regain any confidence.”

Despite being on a winless run of nine games, Leicester still have their Premier League status intact, but Justin did not provide much hope when pressed on the topic.

“There is still a chance for us and we have to fight and claw for it, but we aren’t showing it on the pitch,” he said.