Leicester City Football Club has made the significant decision to part ways with manager Steve Cooper after a brief tenure of just five months. This move comes in the aftermath of a disappointing 2-1 home defeat to Chelsea on Saturday, which has left the Foxes teetering just two points above the perilous relegation zone in the Premier League. With the team currently positioned 16th in the league, the pressure has mounted as Leicester finds itself in a five-game winless streak across all competitions.
Steve Cooper, who joined Leicester in June on a three-year deal, was unable to steer the club out of its recent slump, managing only two wins from 12 league matches. In this brief period, the Welsh coach has also seen his team concede a troubling 14 goals in their last five games. These statistics highlight the challenges faced during his time at the helm and underscore the urgency for the club to reassess its leadership.
In an official statement, Leicester expressed their gratitude towards Steve Cooper, assistant manager Alan Tate, and first-team coach and analyst Steve Rands, who have all departed from the club. The statement emphasized their contributions during their time at Leicester and extended best wishes for their future endeavors. In the interim, first-team coach Ben Dawson will oversee training sessions, with support from coaches Danny Alcock and Andy Hughes, as the club embarks on the search for a new manager. Leicester City is keen to expedite this process and hopes to find a suitable replacement as soon as possible.
A Leicester statement read: “Leicester City Football Club has parted company with Steve Cooper, who leaves his position as first-team manager with immediate effect.
“Assistant manager Alan Tate and first-team coach and analyst Steve Rands have also left the club. Steve, Alan and Steve depart with our thanks for their contribution during their time with the club and with our best wishes for the future.
“Men’s first-team training will be overseen by first-team coach Ben Dawson, supported by coaches Danny Alcock and Andy Hughes, as the club begins the process of appointing a new manager, which we hope to conclude as soon as possible.”
Steve Cooper’s appointment followed the successful reign of Enzo Maresca, who had guided the Foxes to last season’s Championship title before moving on to Chelsea in June. Cooper brought with him a pedigree from managing England’s U17 team to victory in the 2017 World Cup, raising expectations among fans and stakeholders alike. However, following only 15 matches in charge, Cooper finds himself as the second Premier League manager to lose his position this season, following the dismissal of Erik ten Hag at Manchester United last month.
As Leicester City looks to navigate this turbulent period, the search for a new managerial figure will be critical in revitalizing the team’s fortunes and securing their position in the top flight of English football.
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