Leicester City has announced the dismissal of first-team coach Ben Dawson and goalkeeping coach Danny Alcock in a bid to address the club’s alarming decline in the Premier League. This decision comes as the Foxes find themselves in 19th place, five points adrift of safety, following a crushing 4-0 home defeat to Brentford.
Manager Ruud van Nistelrooy, who took over in late November after the departure of Steve Cooper, has struggled to reverse the team’s fortunes. Under his leadership, Leicester has managed only one win in their last eight league matches. The recent loss to Brentford marked a historic low, as the club set a Premier League record with six consecutive home defeats without scoring, conceding a total of 15 goals during this dismal run.
Despite the mounting pressure and the team’s precarious position, van Nistelrooy’s role remains secure for now. Bookmakers have, however, placed him as the leading candidate to be the next Premier League manager dismissed, offering odds of 4/7.
The club’s decision to part ways with Dawson and Alcock is seen as a desperate attempt to instigate a turnaround. Van Nistelrooy acknowledged the team’s struggles, stating, “We are united and committed. That is the spirit, and you can see that on the pitch. If we continue, this run will end.”
Leicester’s upcoming fixtures present formidable challenges, with matches against West Ham, Chelsea, Manchester United, Manchester City, and Newcastle on the horizon. These encounters are critical, as the club aims to avoid relegation and replicate the resilience shown during their remarkable escape in the 2014/15 season, which preceded their unexpected title triumph the following year.
The recent changes in the coaching staff underscore the urgency within the club to find solutions and halt the downward trajectory. As the season progresses, the effectiveness of these decisions will be closely scrutinized by supporters and analysts alike, all hopeful for a revival in Leicester City’s fortunes.
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