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Leicester City has confirmed that manager Steve Cooper has been dismissed following the team’s 2-1 loss to Chelsea on Saturday. The 44-year-old’s departure comes after a brief stint of only 15 matches in charge of Leicester City.
Leicester City Part Company With Steve Cooper
Steve Cooper took over from Enzo Maresca at Leicester City during the summer, but after only two wins in the Premier League, the Foxes have chosen to let the 44-year-old go. The Foxes sit in 16th place in the Premier League after playing twelve matches, managing to secure only two victories during that time. The club’s decision ended Steve Cooper’s brief tenure as manager, who joined the team in the summer to take over for Enzo Maresca. The decisive blow for Steve Cooper was delivered by the Italian coach, who is currently in charge of Chelsea, as Leicester lost 2-1 at the King Power Stadium.
Leicester City lost for a sixth time in the top flight as they aim to secure their place in the league after being promoted last season. 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.”
What Next For Leicester City
The club has announced that assistant manager Alan Tate and first-team coach and analyst Steve Rands, who came on board with Cooper in the summer, have also been let go. As they look for a new manager to replace the 44-year-old, the team currently sits in 16th place in the Premier League. Ben Dawson, along with Danny Alcock and Andy Hughes, will take charge in the meantime. Leicester will be looking to quickly find a replacement for Cooper, as the Foxes are set to play against Brentford away in the Premier League this Saturday.
Final Thoughts
Leicester City has been the best of the newly promoted teams this season, but they are just two points clear of the relegation zone. This Leicester team definitely doesn’t have the same quality as in the past, but Steve Cooper’s squad showed they can still fight for results. This news might surprise a few, but it clearly reflects the goals of Leicester City’s owners.
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