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  1. Van Nistelrooy on Hermansen's return and transfer planspublished at 15:46 30 January

    Millie Sian
    BBC Sport journalist

    Leicester City boss Ruud van Nistelrooy has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Everton (kick-off 15:00 GMT).

    Here are the key lines from his news conference:

    • Long-term absentee Ricardo Pereira, who is recovering from a hamstring injury, is still in "individual training" with the physiotherapists but he is now training on the grass. The full-back's rehabilitation is "going to plan".

    • Wilfred Ndidi is "making good progress" and is "partially back in team training". He hopes the defensive midfielder will be back in full team training over the coming week.

    • Goalkeeper Mads Hermansen has been in team training this week and could be in contention for selection on Saturday.

    • Van Nistelrooy praised Jakub Stolarczyk for doing an "excellent job" when called upon in recent games: "He has shown the progression he has made into a proper Premier League goalkeeper, so we are also very happy that we have developed him over these games."

    • On whether the Tottenham win has inspired his players, Van Nistelrooy offered: "I don't feel a difference in training intensity. We have been demanding these standards from the start, so we are stable because the result is a win but the next week then starts. Of course, three points away from home is big for us."

    • He is expecting a tough away atmosphere at Goodison Park: "I know what it is like to play there. I also know that in every away game in the Premier League, you are going to face circumstances where the crowd is a factor. With the experience we have in our team, we are able to handle that. We have to perform in those circumstances."

    • The club is still working on "a couple of things" before the transfer deadline on Monday night, with Van Nistelrooy stating: "We know there is a deadline and that's what we are working towards. It is something that we are going to address until the last second of the window to see what we can do."

    • He was hesitant to confirm whether the club is looking at permanent deals or loan deals, but he added: "We are trying to do the maximum possible, within the possibilities, to get players in that can strengthen this team. If we can get something then great. If not then we carry on with this group."

    • On the reasoning behind Hamza Choudhury's loan to Sheffield United: "He is a senior player that needs minutes. We have four midfielders in his position so that made his minutes lower. It was important for him to play and he also wanted that to show himself. It is good for the club and the player so, in that sense, it is a good move."

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  2. 'Spectacularly bad' leadership and 'unrealistic expectations'published at 09:06 30 January

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    We asked you to tell us one thing that no one is talking about regarding Leicester.

    Here are some of your comments:

    David: It was obvious the squad needed strengthening in the January transfer window, so why is it still taking so long to bring in more than just the one player that we've signed? Is the Cannon sale just to balance the PSR books or will that £10m actually be spent on bringing much-needed talent to the King Power?

    Dave: We have been desperate for a big, strong, good striker for many seasons, but no sign of one yet. Time someone took responsibility!

    Richard: Unrealistic expectations from fans. We went down two seasons ago with a far better squad so why would anyone think we would do anything but go down again? Let's get back to understanding our place and enjoy just being in the Premier League.

    Martin: Why is nobody bouncing off the walls about the fact that we need a whole new central defence?

    James: The squad and the toxicity of the fanbase have been firmly under the microscope, but little focus has been put on the owner. Going from European football competitors to a mere yo-yo club on the brink of financial ruin is a spectacularly bad, and entirely self-inflicted, turn of events. The chickens have come home to roost and perhaps it is time for King Power and the board to step aside, and let the club be steered by a safer pair of hands and hierarchy.

    Karl: Off the pitch, the club's administration is dire. From major: negotiating players' salaries and potential loans/permanent signings, to minor: access to the stadium on matchdays, standing, ticket allocation etc. All clubs have issues, but our off-pitch management team are far removed from the fans.

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  3. What's one thing no-one is talking about?published at 17:33 29 January

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    Everyone has been speaking about the Foxes after their comeback win at Tottenham moved them out of the Premier League relegation zone.

    However, you know your club best, so we need you to tell us the one thing - good or bad - that nobody is talking about at Leicester but really should be.

    Let us know here