Leicester City have confirmed the sacking of Steve Cooper as manager, meaning Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi will be playing under a new coach.
“Leicester City Football Club has parted company with Steve Cooper, who leaves his position as First Team Manager with immediate effect,” the club announced on Sunday, the day after their 2-1 home defeat to Chelsea in the English Premier League.
“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 in the summer after Enzo Maresca, who led the Foxes to gain promotion last season, left to join Chelsea.
Under Cooper, Leicester have had only 10 points from 12 Premier League matches, leaving them 16th, just two points off the relegation zone.
