New Delhi: Cooper’s predecessor, Enzo Maresca, led the Foxes to a 2-1 loss at Chelsea on Saturday, dropping them to 16th place in the Premier League and one point above the relegation zone. The Foxes’ point total falls short of what the hierarchy desires, even though they are not among the lowest three. There was increasing concern that performances wouldn’t produce enough outcomes to keep English football in the top division.
Even if the decision to fire Cooper was unexpected on Sunday afternoon, it is one of the primary reasons Leicester took action, particularly since the 44-year-old had expressed satisfaction with his contribution to the team. Even while the overall results had not emphasized it, the in-game statistics had begun to do so. By winning the Championship the previous season, Maresca brought the Foxes back to the Premier League, and his philosophy was so embedded in the players that some found it hard to adapt to Cooper’s style.
The team liked the Italian, but they had some trouble connecting with some of the players as they adjusted to Cooper’s style of play, which is less expansive and involves working the ball more quickly. That was an additional factor in the decision, as there was growing anxiety that any disconnect might affect their chances of surviving.
The stats that decided Steve Cooper’s fate
🚨🦊 BREAKING: Leicester City have parted company with Steve Cooper, the manager has been fired.
Alan Tate and Steve Rands have also left the club. Ben Dawson, Danny Alcock and Andy Hughes will oversee first team training. pic.twitter.com/qHe4FRFBp3
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) November 24, 2024
Leicester had little issue scoring on their return to the Premier League, having managed at least one goal in each of their first 10 league games. However, they only managed two victories, and their defensive shortcomings rendered their skill at the other end inconsequential. With 23 goals given up, Leicester is third in the league, behind Southampton (24), Wolverhampton Wanderers (28).
Additionally, they have given up the first goal in 10 of their 12 Premier League games so far this season, which is a league high. Despite their strong scoring run early in the season, they have had the second-fewest shots in the top tier, trailing only Ipswich, and they have also given up the second-highest number of opposing shots in the league.
With the team sitting 16th in the Premier League after 12 games, Leicester City sacked manager Steve Cooper. So what took the Foxes to take this rapid decision? Football Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Cricket Live Score, Sports Breaking News from Sports Today
