Brendan Rodgers has just been sacked by Leicester City after their fifth defeat in their last six Premier League games.
The English manager has been shown the door after four years in charge of the Foxes who are currently in the relegation zone.
Their 2-1 defeat to Crystal Palace on Saturday was the final straw as the club must now fight for survival over the next few weeks.
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The club released a statement on Sunday afternoon.
“Leicester City Football Club has reached a mutual agreement with Brendan Rodgers that will see him leave the Club after four years as our Men’s First Team Manager.” the statement reads.
“Brendan departs King Power Stadium as one of the most successful managers in the Club’s history, having guided us to our long-awaited first FA Cup triumph in 2021, the FA Community Shield in the same year, two of the Club’s three highest Premier League finishes and consecutive European campaigns, including our first European semi-final in 2022.
“Assistant Manager Chris Davies and First Team Fitness Coach Glen Driscoll will also be leaving with the Club’s thanks and best wishes for their future careers.
“Immediate responsibility for Men’s First Team training and match preparation will be led by the Club’s long-serving First Team Coaches Adam Sadler and Mike Stowell.”
Leicester City Football Club has reached a mutual agreement with Brendan Rodgers that will see him leave the Club after four years as our Men’s First Team Manager.
— Leicester City (@LCFC) April 2, 2023
Brendan Rogers is Northern Irish not English!