Steve Cooper Under Fire as Leicester Struggle to Adapt
Just three games into the Premier League season, Leicester City boss Steve Cooper is facing internal issues that are threatening to derail his campaign. The Welshman’s relaxed approach to management, which allows for more player input and autonomy, is reportedly not sitting well with some Foxes players who are still adjusting to the new system.
Cooper, 44, arrived at the King Power Stadium in the summer after guiding Nottingham Forest to promotion from the Championship last season. Prior to that, he spent two seasons with Swansea, where he built a reputation as a top-notch developer of young talent. But so far, his time at Leicester has been marked by sluggish performances and only one point from three matches.
The Sun reports that some Leicester players are struggling to get on board with Cooper’s hands-off approach, which is a significant departure from the more authoritarian style employed by his predecessor, Enzo Maresca. According to insiders, players are feeling left in the dark when it comes to tactical decisions and potential signings, which has led to frustration and uncertainty within the camp.
While Cooper’s calm demeanor suggests he is not overly concerned about the situation, his players seem to be at odds over his management style. And with Leicester’s start to the season not exactly instilling confidence, the heat is on Cooper to deliver some much-needed results and prove that his methods can work in the top flight.
Image: Leicester manager Steve Cooper during his time at Nottingham Forest [Getty]
For now, Cooper remains adamant that he has the backing of his players and is working towards finding a solution to Leicester’s early-season woes. "You can’t be narrow-minded enough to not see beyond the results," he said in his pre-match press conference. "Some parts of our performances have been good. The players are on board, and we give them a voice. We need to do even more to deliver even more."
Whether Cooper’s words will resonate with the Leicester faithful and the club’s hierarchy remains to be seen. For now, the Foxes faithful are left to anxiously wait and see if their manager can turn things around.
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