Defensively, Coulibaly uses his pace to track back and averaged 4.98 recoveries per 90 in Serie A, ranking third among full-backs behind Fiorentina’s Dodo and Lazio’s Nuno Tavares. But there are issues to be ironed out too as his ball-focused defending can drag him out of position, leaving space for opposition forwards to exploit.

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Leicester had produced a rare display of dominance in the first half but went into the break goalless despite having 11 shots, although Mateta had squandered a glorious chance to put the away side in front.

Ruud van Nistelrooy knows he needs time at Leicester - but acknowledges he does not have that luxury. The Foxes boss is "fed up" talking about positive performances without points after their 2-0 defeat by Crystal Palace on Wednesday.

A sixth successive league defeat for Leicester City was a major blow to the club, said manager Ruud van Nistelrooy after a 2-0 home loss to Crystal Palace on Wednesday kept them floundering near the foot of the Premier League.