Jesse Marsch: Leicester City decide not to pursue interest in appointing former Leeds boss as manager

Leicester Metropolis have determined to not pursue their curiosity in former Leeds supervisor Jesse Marsch.

Marsch was in superior talks with Leicester over a possible deal to take cost following Brendan Rodgers’ exit firstly of the month.

The American was one among a variety of candidates Leicester had spoken to in regards to the emptiness on the King Energy Stadium, however he is not going to be appointed – on a short- or long-term foundation.

Sky Sports activities Information reported earlier on Sunday that Leicester had been reviewing their choices, and that Marsch was not essentially their first alternative.

Two Premier League defeats because the sacking of Rodgers have centered the thoughts and Leicester’s precedence is to now establish somebody who can take cost of the workforce on a short-term foundation till the top of the season and keep away from relegation.

Leicester have been looking for a brand new supervisor after parting methods with Rodgers within the wake of their 2-1 defeat at Crystal Palace on the flip of the month.

Rodgers had been in cost for 4 years and helped Leicester raise the FA Cup for the primary time of their historical past in 2021, whereas he beforehand guided the aspect to back-to-back fifth-placed finishes.

Nonetheless, Rodgers left the Foxes within the relegation zone after a run six defeats and one attract seven video games.

Marsch was in command of Leeds for 12 months and helped to maintain them within the Premier League final season after changing Marcelo Bielsa.

Nonetheless, after overseeing a spend of greater than £140m in the summertime and January switch home windows, he left Elland Street with Leeds as soon as once more in a struggle to retain their Premier League standing.

In whole, Marsch gained 11 of his 37 video games in command of Leeds, with 52 objectives scored however 60 conceded.

Earlier than becoming a member of Leeds, Marsch spent simply 5 months in command of RB Leipzig, however loved two years at Crimson Bull Salzburg – the place he gained back-to-back doubles – and three and half as supervisor of New York Crimson Bulls.

Leicester misplaced at dwelling to Bournemouth – one other aspect in relegation bother – on Saturday, with their subsequent fixture away to champions Manchester Metropolis on April 15, reside on Sky Sports activities.

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Kick off 5:30pm

Leicester’s remaining fixtures

April 15: Man Metropolis (A) – Premier League, kick-off 5.30pm, reside on Sky Sports activities

April 22: Wolves (H) – Premier League, kick-off 3pm

April 25: Leeds (H) – Premier League, kick-off 8pm

Could 1: Everton (H) – Premier League, kick-off 8pm, reside on Sky Sports activities

Could 8: Fulham (A) – Premier League, kick-off 3pm

Could 13: Liverpool (H) – Premier League, kick-off 3pm

Could 20: Newcastle (A) – Premier League, kick-off 3pm

Could 28: West Ham (H) – Premier League, kick-off 4.30pm