Leicester City have parted company with Brendan Rodgers following a run of poor performances that leaves them third from bottom in the Premier League.
Crystal Palace on Saturday came from one goal down to beat Leicester and send them into the relegation zone.
A statement on the Leicester website said a mutual agreement was reached with Rodgers that will see him leave the club after four years as manager.
Brendan Rodgers departs King Power Stadium as one of the most successful managers in the club’s history, having guided the club to its first FA Cup 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.
The club say assistant manager Chris Davies and first team fitness coach Glen Driscoll will also be leaving with the club.
The club’s long-serving first team coaches Adam Sadler and Mike Stowell will take charge of the first team until a successor is announced.
Speaking to Brendan Rodgers sacking, Leicester City chairman Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha said, “The achievements of the team under Brendan’s management speak for themselves – we’ve experienced some of our finest footballing moments under his guidance and will always be grateful to him and his staff for the heights they helped us to reach on the pitch.
“Off the pitch, Brendan embraced the culture of the Club and helped cultivate an outstanding developmental environment, particularly during the transition to Seagrave, and provided strong leadership during the unprecedented challenge of the coronavirus pandemic. His place in Leicester City history is assured.
“However, performances and results during the current season have been below our shared expectations. It had been our belief that continuity and stability would be key to correcting our course, particularly given our previous achievements under Brendan’s management.
“Regrettably, the desired improvement has not been forthcoming and, with 10 games of the season remaining, the Board is compelled to take alternative action to protect our Premier League status.
“The task ahead of us in our final 10 games is clear. We now need to come together – fans, players and staff – and show the poise, quality and fight to secure our position as a Premier League club.”
