Exclusive: Leicester City’s Position on Steve Cooper’s Future Revealed
Leicester City Struggle to Find Form After Premier League Return Following Championship Promotion
Leicester City underwent significant changes over the summer, with Enzo Maresca departing for Chelsea and Steve Cooper stepping in as the new manager.
Cooper’s approach is a stark departure from Maresca’s, and this shift has made it challenging to win over fans.
The former Nottingham Forest manager has adopted a more pragmatic system, but it hasn’t yielded results so far.
Leicester has managed just one win in their first seven Premier League matches.
The continued omission of key players like Abdul Fatawu and Ricardo Pereira from the starting lineup has further frustrated supporters.
Steve Cooper’s Future at Leicester City Is Uncertain
According to Leicester City News, Cooper’s position at the club is far from secure.
The Leicester hierarchy is well aware of the growing frustration among fans, which began with his appointment after talks with Graham Potter fell through.
The 44-year-old manager is under immense pressure, and sources suggest his job could be in jeopardy if Leicester suffers a defeat against Southampton following the international break.
With Southampton having only secured one point from their opening seven matches, it’s crucial that Leicester deliver a strong performance against one of the league’s relegation candidates.
Interestingly, Southampton’s manager, Russell Martin, is also under scrutiny, and his position could be at risk should his team lose to Leicester. This raises the stakes even further for both managers.
Cooper Needs to Adjust His System to Keep His Job
Cooper has been sticking with a system that doesn’t accommodate two of Leicester’s top players, Ricardo Pereira and Abdul Fatawu.
His variation of the 4-3-3 formation only allows for one winger and one attacking full-back, leaving the right side lacking in offensive threat.
As a result, Stephy Mavididi has been carrying the load as the primary attacking outlet, with Jordan Ayew playing as an inside forward on the right.
To save his job, Cooper may need to revert to a more traditional formation that includes two natural wingers.
Without this change, his position at Leicester may be at serious risk.
