One of Leeds United’s main rivals in the relegation battle have parted company with their manager.
Leicester City have confirmed they have ‘mutually agreed’ to a parting of ways with Brendan Rodgers after the Foxes suffered a dramatic late defeat at Crystal Palace on Saturday afternoon. The two sides looked to be heading for a share of the points when a Daniel Iversen own goal cancelled out an opener from Leicester defender Ricardo Pereira.
However, Rodgers’ side were left empty-handed by an injury-time winner from Eagles forward Jean-Philippe Mateta that brought down the curtain on the former Celtic manager’s reign at the King Power Stadium. The news of his departure was officially confirmed on Sunday afternoon as Foxes chairman Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha revealing his disappointment over their performances so far this season.
In a statement, he added: “It had been our belief that continuity and stability would be key to correcting our course, particularly given our previous achievements under Brendan’s management. Regrettably, the desired improvement has not been forthcoming and, with 10 games of the season remaining, the board is compelled to take alternative action to protect our Premier League status. The task ahead of us in our final 10 games is clear. We now need to come together - fans, players and staff - and show the poise, quality and fight to secure our position as a Premier League club.”
A number of eye-catching names have already been linked with the role with former Newcastle United and Aston Villa managers set to be among the leading contenders.
However, Rodgers’ side were left empty-handed by an injury-time winner from Eagles forward Jean-Philippe Mateta that brought down the curtain on the former Celtic manager’s reign at the King Power Stadium. The news of his departure was officially confirmed on Sunday afternoon as Foxes chairman Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha revealing his disappointment over their performances so far this season.
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7. Steven Gerrard - 8/1
The former Rangers manager has been out of work since he parted company with Aston Villa earlier this season. | Getty ImagesPhoto: Getty Images
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8. Michael Carrick - 8/1
Carrick has impressed during the first managerial role with Middlesbrough as they challenge for a place in the Premier League next season.Photo: Will Matthews
![The former Brighton manager has endured a challenging time since taking over at Chelsea and there is already speculation over his future at Stamford Bridge.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2023/04/01/12/GettyImages-1472813948.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
9. Graham Potter - 7/1
The former Brighton manager has endured a challenging time since taking over at Chelsea and there is already speculation over his future at Stamford Bridge. | Getty ImagesPhoto: Getty Images
![Ange Postecoglou is the second favourite for the Leicester job and has been linked with the role on several occasions over the last year.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjg5NDk1MGQ5LTFkMDMtNDRmOS04N2U3LWNkYmRiZGI2YTY0Njo4MTcxZmNhZC02MTcxLTRmNTMtOTIzZS05NGYzOGIzODRlM2M=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
10. Ange Postecoglou - 6/1
Ange Postecoglou is the second favourite for the Leicester job and has been linked with the role on several occasions over the last year.Photo: Craig Williamson - SNS Group
![The former Newcastle United manager has been linked with Leicester in the recent past and is currently the frontrunner for the role.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2023/02/27/12/GettyImages-1148692729.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
11. Rafael Benitez - 7/2
The former Newcastle United manager has been linked with Leicester in the recent past and is currently the frontrunner for the role. | Getty ImagesPhoto: Getty Images