Leicester City have sacked Steve Cooper following their 2-1 defeat to Chelsea on Saturday.
Cooper joined Leicester on a three-year deal in June after the Foxes lost Enzo Maresca to Chelsea.
After 12 Premier League games under Cooper, Leicester have secured 10 points with two wins, four draws and six defeats.
A statement from Leicester on Sunday read: ‘Leicester City Football Club has parted company with Steve Cooper, who leaves his position as First Team Manager with immediate effect.
‘Assistant Manager Alan Tate and First Team Coach and Analyst Steve Rands have also left the Club. Steve, Alan and Steve depart with our thanks for their contribution during their time with the Club and with our best wishes for the future.
‘Men’s First Team training will be overseen by First Team Coach Ben Dawson, supported by coaches Danny Alcock and Andy Hughes, as the Club begins the process of appointing a new manager, which we hope to conclude as soon as possible.’
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