Leicester City's owner, Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha, expressed disappointment with the team's actions at a Christmas party in Copenhagen, leading to the dismissal of coach Steve Cooper. The club is now in the process of searching for a new head coach, with Ruud van Nistelrooy as the top contender.
Leicester City 's players faced harsh criticism from the club's owner, Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha , after their unsuitable behavior at a Christmas party in Copenhagen. Footage of the players partying in a Danish nightclub was leaked, showing them holding a sign referencing their former coach, Enzo Maresca. Following this incident, Steve Cooper , Maresca's successor, was dismissed.
Srivaddhanaprabha criticized the team's conduct during a private meeting, expressing disappointment at how the event tarnished the club's reputation. The owner also indicated that the new head coach would likely be an unattached candidate, with former Manchester United assistant Ruud van Nistelrooy seen as a leading contender for the role. Leicester City is currently ranked 16th in the Premier League
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