Yahoo Sports Leicester sack Steve Cooper following Chelsea defeat
Leicester City have sacked Steve Cooper as manager following the club’s defeat to Chelsea this weekend.
The Foxes lost 2-1 to Chelsea at the King Power Stadium on Saturday, a result that leaves Leicester 16th in the Premier League table. Leicester have won just twice since promotion last season and are only two points above the relegation zone.
“Leicester City Football Club has parted company with Steve Cooper, who leaves his position as First Team Manager with immediate effect,” the club statement read.
“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.”
Cooper was appointed as Leicester manager in the summer, following Enzo Maresca’s decision to leave the club for Chelsea. Maresca led Leicester to the Championship title and promotion during his sole season in charge at the King Power Stadium.
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