Ruud Van Nisstelroy denied that he was shocked by Leicester's lack of transportation and says they should ignore “restrictions”.
The troubled foxes were only able to bring the player during the transfer window in January, as the defender Woyo Coupaly arrived from Parma for 3 million pounds.
VAN NISTELROROY appointed teenagers Jeremy Monga, 15, Jake Evans, 16, in his team to face Manchester United in the fourth round of the FA Cup on Friday.
Leicester, who is currently eighteenth in the Premier League, has PSR fears to ensure their compliance with spending limits, which means that they were not in a position that allows them to spend large sums of money.
The movements in January were also difficult due to the rules that prevent them from local loans because of Loanes Facundo Buonanotte and Odsonne Edouard, who signed last summer.
Palace striker Edward has offered four times throughout the season, while Bonanot started only three times since Van Nestelawi was appointed.
The Dutch director said: “The reality is not always as you like,” said the Dutch director. “I was part of the image and communication, so it was not a surprise, the development from November to the end of January, the reality was set.
“What we have to deal with, the opportunity and restrictions go side by side.
The idea was that there were certain possibilities, but when the numbers came on the table were different. We had to reassess and look at the possibilities in this framework.
“We could not get it. Simple fact. This is the reality. We tried but focusing on the influence of players on the team’s strengthening. We did with Coulibaly, we were able to reinforce, but other possibilities were not possible.
“I am very pragmatic, continue, and get the most of what we have, there is a young talent.”
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Van Nistlerooi's decision chose the teenager Mondaga and Ivans to raise the eyebrows, but the Fox coach believes that the cup competition is a good opportunity to give young people some experience.
“The FA Cup is also great to add young players to Chtiti, 15 years old and a 16-year-old-they will be part of the team, on the bench tomorrow,” said Van Nisstelroyy.
It is an occasion in which these things can occur and opportunities for players.
“At the moment I came, coming from the Netherlands, it is a country in which it is developing players and signing the teams in the largest leagues.
“At my time in PSV, it was great to be part of the development of Cody Jacob, Noni Maddock, Kafi Simonz, Jarad Brankweette, Johann Bakayoko, Ismail Saibari – he's great as a manager, works with these boys.”
The FA Cup is welcome
Leicester lost eight of the last nine matches in the Premier League, but he can put his bad shape in the league on Friday when they visit Old Trafford, before returning to work in the league against Arsenal at the end of next week.
On whether Friday's conflict is welcome or distraction, Van Nestelawi said: “He is always welcome. We will do our best to be at our best, and he never represents distraction.
“Playing in this cup is a privilege and we want to show what we are in a great game in Old Trafford.
“These games are more than welcome. It is a dream for every player to play there.”
Old Trafford will return
Former United striker Van Nesterewy returns to Old Trafford for the first time as an opposition director, after he supervised four games as a temporary president after the dismissal of Eric Tin Hag earlier this season.
“It is unique to return there. I have a history as a player, as an assistant, as a stand -alone.”
“My focus is on my players and teams, to get their best and show what we are about, in battle and spirit.”
