Potential Candidates to Succeed Steve Cooper as Leicester Manager

Former Leicester goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer has identified Graham Potter, previously manager of Brighton and Chelsea, as a prominent candidate to potentially replace Steve Cooper. Potter, who is understood to have engaged in discussions with Leicester prior to Cooper’s selection, has been without a managerial role since his departure from Chelsea in April 2023, having spent under seven months at the helm of the Stamford Bridge club. Schwarzer commented on Potter’s suitability, stating, “Would he be interested in taking on a team and club like Leicester? Why not? I think he would do a fantastic job.” Additionally, former West Ham manager David Moyes and Ruud van Nistelrooy are considered potential contenders for the position. Moyes concluded his tenure at West Ham at the close of the last season, while Van Nistelrooy, who temporarily managed Manchester United after Ten Hag’s departure, recently left the Old Trafford club following the appointment of Ruben Amorim. Schwarzer further elaborated on the candidates, stating regarding Van Nistelrooy: “We saw the job he [Van Nistelrooy] did at Manchester United, taking over at one of their lowest points of the season when they had just lost their manager.” He added, “Van Nistelrooy took over and steadied the ship. Three wins and one draw during his time in charge.” Commenting on Moyes, Schwarzer remarked, “David Moyes has had a phenomenal career and has been underrated and underappreciated at times. Would he fit in at Leicester? Only they would know.” However, Schwarzer reiterated his primary choice, concluding: “But, for me, the first name that you would look at is Graham Potter. The style they have been playing in recent seasons will suit him and he would have every opportunity to build a very good team there.”