Brendan Rodgers leaves Leicester with Foxes struggling in the relegation zone and just 10 games to secure survival

Brendan Rodgers has left Leicester City by mutual consent, it has been confirmed.

Rodgers spent four years in charge at the King Power Stadium after joining the club from Celtic in 2019 and led them to a first FA Cup triumph in 2021, the FA Community Shield in the same year and two of the club’s three highest Premier League finishes.

The Northern Irish boss has come under pressure in recent weeks with the Foxes currently on a run of six Premier League games without a win.

The latest setback came on Saturday with Leicester falling to a 2-1 defeat against Crystal Palace, a huge blow as they get pulled further into a relegation battle.

Leicester currently sit 18th in the Premier League table with just 25 points from 28 games so far.

Leicester City Chairman Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha said: “The achievements of the team under Brendan’s management speak for themselves – we’ve experienced some of our finest footballing moments under his guidance and will always be grateful to him and his staff for the heights they helped us to reach on the pitch.

“Off the pitch, Brendan embraced the culture of the Club and helped cultivate an outstanding developmental environment, particularly during the transition to Seagrave, and provided strong leadership during the unprecedented challenge of the coronavirus pandemic. His place in Leicester City history is assured.

“However, performances and results during the current season have been below our shared expectations. It had been our belief that continuity and stability would be key to correcting our course, particularly given our previous achievements under Brendan’s management. Regrettably, the desired improvement has not been forthcoming and, with 10 games of the season remaining, the Board is compelled to take alternative action to protect our Premier League status.