Marti Cifuentes has been sacked as Leicester Metropolis boss after simply six months in cost with the Foxes within the backside half of the Championship desk.
The 43-year-old’s ultimate match as supervisor was Saturday’s – Leicester’s eleventh loss in 29 league video games below the Spaniard.
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Cifuentes took over with the purpose of restoring the Foxes to the Premier League after their second relegation from the highest flight in three years final season however has been sacked with them sitting six factors wanting the play-off locations.
“This has been a troublesome resolution and never one I’ve taken calmly,” Leicester chairman Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha
“I wish to thank Marti for the whole dedication he has proven throughout his time at Leicester Metropolis. He gave every thing to the position and labored tirelessly to assist us obtain our targets.”
Cifuentes’ exit means Leicester at the moment are on the lookout for their sixth everlasting boss since FA Cup-winning Foxes supervisor Brendan Rodgers was sacked in April 2023.
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Inconsistent outcomes have outlined Cifuentes’ time in cost on the King Energy Stadium.
They’ve strung collectively back-to-back wins within the league solely twice this marketing campaign, whereas their longest unbeaten run was an eight-game sequence between late August and mid-October that included 5 attracts.
Leicester are 13 locations and 31 factors worse off than Enzo Maresca’s Championship title-winning aspect on the identical stage of the 2023-24 season.
“I imagine that is the correct step at the moment to enhance performances and outcomes, and to behave in one of the best pursuits of Leicester Metropolis Soccer Membership,” added chairman Srivaddhanaprabha.
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“Marti leaves with our thanks and our greatest needs for the longer term.”
Leicester say first staff coach Andy King will take cost on an interim foundation, pending the appointment of a everlasting substitute.
The Foxes’ subsequent Championship fixture is at house to Charlton Athletic on Saturday.