Leicester City may soon need to find a new permanent manager as Enzo Maresca is expected to join Chelsea with their new next managers odds now out
For the unfamiliar, Maresca, who led Leicester back to the Premier League, is likely to sign a five-year deal, leaving the Foxes searching for a replacement.
Media reports outline the leading contenders for the managerial position at Leicester City and the potential ramifications of a points deduction for the club in the upcoming season are swirling around the internet.
Leicester City FC next new manager odds and favorites list for 2024/25 season
According to reports, the Foxes are bracing for a challenging summer as they face the possibility of a points deduction due to financial breaches.
Estimates suggest the deduction could range from six to 15 points.
Meanwhile, with Enzo Maresca expected to depart imminently, Leicester will focus on securing a suitable replacement. Among the contenders are Graham Potter, formerly of Chelsea, and Carlos Corberan from West Bromwich Albion.
Chelsea to Sign Enzo Maresca?
In related news, Kaveh Solhekol reports that Chelsea has been granted permission by Leicester to engage in discussions with Enzo Maresca regarding the vacant head coach position at Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea’s co-sporting directors, Paul Winstanley and Laurence Stewart, have traveled to Marbella for face-to-face talks with Maresca, with an appointment possibly on the horizon.
Solhekol explains that Chelsea conducted a thorough evaluation process, considering candidates like Kieran McKenna, Thomas Frank, and Roberto De Zerbi.
However, they are inclined towards Maresca due to his alignment with the club’s vision. Despite some discontent among Leicester fans regarding Maresca’s tenure, Chelsea prioritised a head coach who can manage the first-team squad and handle media duties.
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Odds for Leicester City’s Next New Head Coach
According to the latest odds, here are the potential candidates to become the new manager of Leicester City:
Carlos Corberan: 9/4
Graham Potter: 3/1
David Moyes: 7/1
Mark Robins: 8/1
Steve Cooper: 8/1
Marti Cifuentes: 9/1
Oscar Garcia: 9/1
Carlos Cuesta: 10/1
Liam Rosenior: 10/1
Rob Edwards: 14/1
David Wagner: 16/1
Frank Lampard: 16/1
Gerhard Struber: 16/1
Mauricio Pochettino: 16/1
Michael Carrick: 16/1
Scott Parker: 16/1
Will Still: 16/1
Potential Candidates
As for the potential successors at Leicester, odds indicate Carlos Corberan leads the early frontrunners, followed by Graham Potter, David Moyes, Steve Cooper, and Roberto De Zerbi. Other contenders include Rob Edwards, Jesse Marsch, Will Still, and Michael Carrick.
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