A report has emerged that claims to shed light on why Steve Cooper, the latest manager at Leicester City, may have already lost the faith of the Foxes’ dressing room.
Some are suggesting that Cooper, despite his credentials, never fully had the squad onside. It is believed that certain key players, those who can have a real influence on proceedings, have yet to be convinced by the Welshman’s approach, which differs markedly from that of former boss Enzo Maresca.
The pressing question now is whether Cooper, the former Nottingham Forest manager, could be on the verge of facing a player revolt if he doesn’t manage to turn things around soon.
While Cooper isn’t quite in crisis mode just yet, his Leicester side have been on the receiving end of more blows than they’ve managed to deliver. Fans are beginning to wonder if it’s only a matter of time before the head coach is dealt a knockout blow of his own.
From the perspective of the supporters, there was a hope that Cooper would have already shown his worth by now. Unfortunately, the 44-year-old’s time in charge has yet to inspire the belief that his tenure will bring success.
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However, it’s not entirely too late for Cooper to gain the trust of the fans and deliver the results they crave. Should he start putting together a series of wins, especially at pivotal moments, the mood around Filbert Way could shift significantly.
One such moment nearly came in their recent fixture against Crystal Palace, a match that Leicester had within their grasp but ultimately let slip.
A victory would have provided the former Liverpool Academy coach with the lift he desperately needed, both in terms of confidence and credibility.
Had the Foxes secured those three points, it could have given the fan base a reason to rally behind Cooper. Instead, the mood has darkened, and concern has started to take root among the Blue Army.
That anxiety, while not overwhelming just yet, is growing. The more outspoken sections of Leicester’s online community have begun to voice their dissatisfaction, and even some of the more patient and loyal fans are questioning the quality of football they’ve been watching.
There is also growing discontent with some of Cooper’s in-game decisions and tactical choices, which are leaving supporters frustrated and unsettled.
The bigger worry, however, lies within the squad itself. Could it be that the players, like the fans, are starting to lose faith in their manager?
According to a report from Football Insider, the answer might be yes. The outlet has claimed that Leicester’s struggles on the pitch could be a reflection of deeper issues within the dressing room, with some players allegedly unconvinced by Cooper’s methods.
As Football Insider wrote on Tuesday morning:
“Leicester City players are unconvinced by Steve Cooper’s methods amid dressing room mutiny fears, sources have told Football Insider. Whispers about Cooper first surfaced during pre-season at the Foxes training ground and have now intensified among the squad in recent weeks.
“There are growing doubts about the 44-year-old’s ability to win over the players after Leicester’s difficult start to the season.
Club directors are believed to be increasingly aware that Cooper is struggling to convince a sceptical dressing room of his methods and playing style.”
If these claims are true, Cooper has a serious task on his hands—not only to turn around Leicester’s fortunes on the pitch but also to regain control of his squad.