Cooper was fired as Forest manager at the end of the season, and Nuno took over to keep the team in the Premier League. Despite being fired, Cooper’s stock remains high, and Leicester are considering him as a potential hire. The Foxes and the former Nottingham Forest manager have had preliminary discussions about the role. Cooper might face competition for the position from ex-Chelsea manager Graham Potter, who Leicester is also considering.
The Foxes would consider Potter as an option, but they may not be able to finance him. Enzo Maresca just left his position as manager of Leicester City to become manager of Chelsea, and the Foxes require a replacement. Leicester will need to act fast to select a new manager as they prepare for life back in the Premier League after promotion.
The dirt on Steve Cooper, the former Nottingham Forest manager emerged as the frontrunner to take over from incoming Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca at the King Power Stadium. Steve Cooper is the choice for the Leicester City management post, with reports of talks between the club and the Welshman as they look for a replacement to Enzo Maresca. Cooper’s credentials are now being examined by City supporters ahead of the club’s return to the Premier League, with perhaps a little more scrutiny than usual due to his links with Nottingham Forest. But, as Martin O’Neill and Wes Morgan have demonstrated, it is possible to be adored by both clubs.
To learn more about Cooper’s playing style, flaws, man management, and relationship with supporters, we chatted with NottinghamshireLive’s Forest correspondent, Sarah Clapson. You can find her thoughts below. SC: The Premier League has seen some changes. Cooper had Forest playing primarily on the front foot in the Championship, taking games to their opponents. They were entertaining to watch for the most part during that promotion-winning season. In the Premier League, however, he became more cautious, and Forest’s defense tightened.
The goal for the second season in the top division was to improve the style of play. To some extent, he began doing this early in the campaign. However, the pressure of results began to show, and Forest became more negative again.
