Championship side Leicester City could be set for a key departure over the coming week, as manager Marti Cifuentes could be shown the door if poor results keep up.
The Foxes sit 14th in The EFL Championship, looking to bounce back to The Premier League.
Leicester’s slide has unfolded step by step in recent performances. Their recent run began with a 3–1 defeat at Sheffield United, a game where they were opened up far too easily.
They briefly steadied things with a 2–1 home win over West Brom. Even that required a stoppage‑time winner and never felt convincing.
Momentum stalled again with a 2–1 loss at Coventry. Followed by a 1–1 draw away at Wrexham where they struggled to create chances.
However, the run reached its lowest point, a 2–1 home defeat to Oxford United. The latter of which has seemingly pushed the Foxes to the edge with Cifuentes, as many have him lined up next to be sacked.
The over-arching stat is one win in nine league games. Just capturing the scale of the collapse and explains why the club is preparing to make a change.
Performances have lacked conviction, goals have dried up and the defensive structure has become increasingly fragile.
For a side expected to push toward the top half, the return simply hasn’t matched the ambition.
A move back for Bronby‘s Steve Cooper could be the standout choice. He brings calm authority, a proven Championship record and the ability to stabilise a squad quickly without ripping up the long‑term plan.
His work at Swansea and Nottingham Forest showed how effectively he can build identity, develop young players and create belief in a group that’s lost its way.
If Leicester want a manager who can steady the ship while still offering a clear project, Cooper is the closest thing to a perfect fit.
Will Still sits just behind Cooper in terms of suitability. Though Still somewhat failed with Southampton. But, offers a modern, progressive approach that blends structure with flexibility.
His work at Reims earned him a reputation as one of Europe’s most forward‑thinking young coaches, and his ability to communicate clearly and energise a squad would appeal to a Leicester side that has looked flat and directionless.
Still represents the same kind of long‑term thinking the club hoped for with Cifuentes, but with a sharper edge and a more adaptable tactical profile.
David Wagner is the pragmatic option. He’s not as glamorous as Cooper or Still, but a genuinely sensible fit if Leicester want stability without sacrificing ambition.
He’s experienced, calm under pressure and proven at this level, capable of organising a team quickly and restoring defensive structure.
Wagner wouldn’t be a long‑term revolution. However, he would be a reliable reset button, giving Leicester the platform they need to climb away from danger and rebuild with clarity.
