Leicester have sacked Cooper, days after rumors of him being appointed as manager
On November 24, Leicester City announced the dismissal of manager Steve Cooper after only 12 games in charge. In the latest game, Cooper had led the Foxes to a 1-2 defeat to Chelsea just 24 hours earlier. Leaving the team in 16th place in the table, just 2 points above the relegation zone.
Leicester were promoted from the Championship back to the Premier League this season. Before manager Enzo Maresca left to take over at Chelsea. In the summer with Cooper taking over as his replacement. However, their results have been disappointing, winning just two, drawing four and losing six of their last 12 games.
A Leicester City statement said first-team coaching staff member Ben Dawson will be on a temporary basis, assisted by Danny Alcock and Andy Hughes. As the ทางเข้า ufabet club seeks to finalise a new managerial appointment as soon as possible
A few days ago, there was news from an inside source at the club that Leicester would appoint Ruud van Nistelrooy. A former Manchester United legend. To be their new manager because they were impressed with his performance leading PSV Eindhoven to win the Dutch Cup last season in his first year in charge of the team. And when he moved to be an assistant coach for the Red Devils this season. He acted as a caretaker manager after Erik ten Hag was sacked, playing 4 matches, winning 3 and drawing 1.
Cooper is the second Premier League manager to be sacked this season, following Manchester United’s Erik ten Hag in October.
Former Leicester City goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer told BBC Radio 5 he wasn’t surprised by the news because Leicester are known for firing coaches quickly, and Cooper has been complaining to referees frequently lately. As for a new coach, interesting options include former Chelsea manager Graham Potter, Ruud van Nistelrooy and David Moyes.