Leicester City are struggling to adapt to life back in the Premier League following their promotion under the guidance of former manager Enzo Maresca.
The Italian departed in the summer to take on the Chelsea job, and the Foxes have yet to replicate the form that saw them return to the top flight.
Currently sitting 15th in the league, Leicester have managed just two wins from their opening 11 matches, leaving manager Steve Cooper under mounting pressure.
A string of poor results in the coming weeks could determine his fate, with speculation already linking the likes of David Moyes and Graham Potter as potential replacements.
In a bid to bolster their struggling squad, Leicester are reportedly planning to recall Ben Nelson from his loan spell at Oxford United, according to talkSPORT.
Despite the young defender currently sidelined with an injury that could take months to heal, the club is eager to have him back at the King Power Stadium during the January transfer window, with hopes of integrating him into their Premier League campaign next season.
The Foxes’ defensive frailties have been glaring this season, compounded by their failure to adequately reinforce in the summer. Their only defensive signing, Caleb Okoli, has been unable to shore up a backline that remains worryingly thin.
Leicester’s struggles could prompt further activity in the January window, with the club likely to target another centre-back.
However, the immediate focus will be on turning their fortunes around and avoiding a relegation battle—a task that might not fall to Cooper for much longer if results fail to improve.
The coming weeks could be decisive for Leicester, both on and off the pitch, as the club seeks stability in an already turbulent season.