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The Guardian // Sport // Football

Leicester sack manager Steve Cooper after five months in charge

Sunday 24th November 2024, 3:58PM

Former Forest boss replaced Enzo Maresca in summerFoxes’ 2-1 defeat at home to Chelsea is his last matchLeicester City sacked Steve Cooper as manager on Sunday after just five months in charge. Leicester, promoted last season, are 16th in the Premier League, outside the relegation zone, but the hierarchy have been left unconvinced by performances, with player friction also a factor behind the scenes.Leicester, whose players return to training on Tuesday following a home defeat to former manager Enzo Maresca’s Chelsea on Saturday, intend to make a quick appointment, ideally by the weekend, mindful of a trio of key games against Brentford, West Ham and Brighton across the next fortnight. Cooper leaves them two points above the drop zone after two wins from 12 matches. Continue reading...

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