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Leicester City part ways with two coaches as Championship beckons for faltering Foxes

Could Ruud be next? Faltering Leicester part ways with two coaches
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Leicester City announce the departures of first-team coaches Ben Dawson and Danny Alcock following the Foxes' 4-0 defeat to Brentford on Friday night.

Leicester City have announced the departure of first-team coaches Ben Dawson and Danny Alcock.

The Foxes are fighting to retain their spot in the top flight under the reign of Ruud van Nistelrooy, who is struggling to have the desired impact at the East Midlands club.

Leicester have now lost 10 of their last 11 Premier League matches after a sobering night against Brentford on Friday, when the Bees romped to a four-goal success.

Van Nistelrooy's troops have been defeated in six straight top-flight home matches without scoring a goal, setting a new English football record.

Looking to provide a serious boost to their survival hopes, Leicester will visit the home of Graham Potter's West Ham United on Thursday night.

Leicester City's Wout Faes on December 22, 2024© Imago

Leicester announce Dawson, Alcock departures following Brentford battering

Three days after the defeat to Brentford at the King Power Stadium, Leicester have announced significant departures from their coaching ranks.

The Foxes released a statement to their official website, which reads: "Leicester City has today parted company with first-team coaches Ben Dawson and Danny Alcock.

"Both Ben and Danny joined the club at the start of the 2024-25 season, serving under both Steve Cooper and Ruud van Nistelrooy, while also overseeing a brief spell in interim charge of the first-team squad.

"We place on record our thanks to Ben and Danny for their contribution and service and wish them both well in the next steps of their respective careers."

Manchester United interim head coach Ruud van Nistelrooy on November 7, 2024© Imago

Who comes in and could Van Nistelrooy be next?

With two major parts of the Leicester coaching staff axed, understandably there will be questions regarding the future of manager Van Nistelrooy.

However, it appears that the Foxes are set to retain the services of the Dutchman for the time being as they look to turn their fortunes around.

The East Midlands outfit are currently occupying 19th position in the Premier League standings, five points behind Wolverhampton Wanderers in the relative safety of 17th spot.

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