“It’s about the mathematical possibility being there, as long as that’s the case we keep going. We can’t and won’t give up until it’s mathematically impossible,” said the Dutchman. “I feel we’re in a momentum where we’re creating chances today but it’s not fallen our way if we stop believing it won’t fall our way, when you’re believing in your work and doing your jobs then it will change
“It’s now a reset. The players are working hard, they need some time to reset, the ones who play for their countries hopefully come back fresh and fit and when we’re all back together we can continue our work.”
Van Nistelrooy would have approved of United’s three goals, which were decent finishes. But Rasmus Hojlund was played into good form by Leicester’s defenders and Alejandro Garnacho’s goal went in at the near post.
“It’s important to keep going and keep doing the things you believe in,” Van Nistelrooy added. “I stay myself, I’m not changing as a person or as a coach. What we’re trying to achieve and the approach of games is the road we’re on. We’re trying everything possible to change results around and that’s my job and I’ll continue to do so.”
It is fighting talk, but it only seems a matter of time before the inevitable.
