Andy King's Leicester DNA Supports Foxes' Fight Against Relegation In Premier League

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Ruud van Nistelrooy has turned to Leicester City legend Andy King as the Foxes face a relegation battle in the Premier League. King, who rose through Leicester's academy, was pivotal in their ascent through the divisions and their remarkable title win in 2015-16. Recently, Leicester announced King's return to the first-team setup under Van Nistelrooy's guidance.

King had been working with Leicester's academy before Van Nistelrooy invited him to join the first-team coaching staff. Van Nistelrooy expressed his desire to involve King, stating, "Andy is one of the people in the club with Leicester City in the DNA that I wanted to speak with and get to know." He added that King's knowledge and experience are invaluable as they prepare for upcoming matches.

Jamie Vardy remains a crucial player for Leicester, leading as their top scorer this season with eight goals, seven of which are in the Premier League. Despite never scoring against Brentford in league play, Vardy's performance will be vital for Leicester's chances. Meanwhile, Brentford's Bryan Mbeumo has been impressive against promoted sides, contributing to 12 goals in his last nine Premier League games.

Brentford have shown strong form away from home recently. Kevin Schade has been instrumental, scoring seven Premier League goals this season and netting a hat-trick against Leicester earlier. Thomas Frank praised Schade's development, noting his consistent training and growing role within the team.

Leicester face a tough challenge against Brentford at home. The Foxes have lost their last five Premier League home games without scoring. This streak is unprecedented for them at home. Brentford, on the other hand, have won their last three away games after failing to win any of their first nine this season.

The Opta win probability suggests Brentford have a 47.5% chance of winning compared to Leicester's 28.2%. A draw stands at 24.3%. If Brentford secure another away victory, it will mark their fourth consecutive league win on the road since September 2011 when they were in League One.

Van Nistelrooy believes King's involvement can positively impact Leicester during this critical period. He noted that both players and staff welcomed King's addition to the coaching team. As they prepare for Brentford at home on Friday, King's insights could prove crucial for Leicester's survival hopes.