Leicester City has made the decision to not pursue their interest in Jesse Marsch, the former manager of Leeds. Marsch was in advanced talks with the club as a potential candidate to take charge following Brendan Rodgers’ departure earlier this month.
However, Leicester has decided against appointing Marsch, whether it be on a short-term or long-term basis, despite having spoken to him and other candidates about the vacancy at the King Power Stadium.
Leicester City’s recent two Premier League defeats following Brendan Rodgers’ departure have heightened their urgency to find a short-term solution to avoid relegation.
As a result, the club’s priority now is to identify a suitable candidate who can take charge of the team until the end of the season.
The focus has shifted towards finding an interim manager who can provide immediate stability and steer the team away from the threat of relegation, rather than pursuing a long-term appointment at this stage.
Following their 2-1 defeat at Crystal Palace, Leicester City has been actively searching for a new manager after parting ways with Brendan Rodgers.
Rodgers had been at the helm for four years and had achieved notable success, including winning the FA Cup for the first time in the club’s history in 2021, as well as securing back-to-back fifth-placed finishes in the Premier League.
However, the recent defeat at Crystal Palace led to the decision to part ways with Rodgers and the club is now in the process of identifying a suitable replacement to lead them forward.
There will be no Premier League return for Jesse Marsh after all, and Leicester's search for a manager continues. 🔵
— 90min (@90min_Football) April 10, 2023
