November 26th 2024.
Steve Cooper's time as Leicester City boss has come to an unexpected end, with the club confirming his dismissal on Sunday. As they search for a new manager, a few names have already emerged as potential replacements for Cooper.
Among the top contenders are Graham Potter, David Moyes, and Ruud van Nistelrooy. Leicester City currently sits at 16th place in the Premier League table, following their 2-1 defeat against Chelsea on Saturday, which turned out to be Cooper's final game in charge.
Cooper, who took over in the summer after Enzo Maresca left for Chelsea, was only given 12 league games before being let go. Despite the team not being in the relegation zone, the board decided to make a change.
According to bookmakers, Potter and Van Nistelrooy are the two leading candidates for the job. Potter, who was approached twice before by Leicester, turned down the offers on both occasions. However, it seems that the club has made another attempt to secure the former Chelsea boss, though it remains to be seen if he will accept.
Meanwhile, Van Nistelrooy has been out of a job since his dismissal from Chelsea in 2023. However, his interim stint at Manchester United earlier this year has certainly boosted his reputation. He stepped in when Erik ten Hag was sacked, winning three out of four games in charge. But after Ruben Amorim was appointed as the permanent manager, Van Nistelrooy was not kept on as part of the coaching staff. Now, he is eager to return to management and could be the perfect fit for Leicester.
Another familiar name in the mix is David Moyes, who has managed Manchester United, West Ham, and Everton in the past. He has been out of a job since the end of last season and could be a viable option for Leicester.
Other potential candidates include Carlos Corberan, Michael Carrick, and Mark Robins, though they are considered long-shots for the job. Corberan and Carrick are currently managing in the Championship with West Brom and Middlesbrough respectively, while Robins was recently dismissed as Coventry City boss. It would be quite a surprise if any of them were to make the jump to their first Premier League job immediately after leaving their previous positions.
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