Brendan Rodgers

Chelsea confirmed a deal to sign Wesley Fofana earlier this week, with the defender sending a controversial statement on his social media - with Brendan ...

"I never get too emotional with words, I try to look at the logic of it, and I know where the statement came from, and I know it wasn't Wesley Fofana. I got it coach." Fofana has been vocal with his delight at signing for Chelsea, already posting two Instagram posts related to his Chelsea move, attracting plenty of Blues fans to praise their new centre-back. Youri Tielemans and James Maddison have both been the subject of interest from other Premier League sides but Fofana was the one that attracted the most advanced offers, and Rodgers has publicly admitted how tough the situation was for his side. We'd hoped he could stay on at least another year before he would move on but he's taken the possibility to go. I learned.

Brendan Rodgers has leapt to the defence of Wesley Fofana, despite the player's controversial comments after completing his move to Chelsea from Leice.

I didn’t want to damage the image of the institution and I chose to take it rather than answer.” Free Bets are paid as Bet Credits and are available for use upon settlement of qualifying bets. Min odds, bet and payment method exclusions apply. Obviously there was a lot of noise around him and what was said,” Rodgers said ahead of Leicester’s Premier League clash against Manchester United. Bet £10 & Get £50 in Free Bets for new customers at bet365. We brought him in here, nobody knew him really.

The latest Leicester City news as pressure is starting to mount on the City head coach.

[City](https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/all-about/leicester-city-fc) to make a change at the top. “It is going to be one of the biggest tests of his managerial career, and they could go down,” he told BT Sport. The disappointing start to the season also comes with a slow transfer window, in which City have made just two permanent signings. “Recruitment has been amazing at this football club,” he said. A 1-0 loss against Manchester United on Thursday night leaves them at the bottom of the table. [comments section](https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/brendan-rodgers-leicester-city-ferdinand-7537666#comments-wrapper) [Brendan Rodgers vents transfer frustration as weaker Leicester City 'needed help'](https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/rodgers-transfers-leicester-man-utd-7537151) [Leicester City sent 'unacceptable' message after Man Utd defeat](https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/leicester-man-utd-fans-loss-7536997) [Leicester City player ratings v Man United: Turgid showing keeps Brendan Rodgers' side bottom](https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/leicester-city-man-utd-ratings-7536982) ['Other influences' - Brendan Rodgers breaks silence on Wesley Fofana transfer comments](https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/leicester-city-fofana-rodgers-message-7536718) [The latest Leicester City news in one place](https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/all-about/leicester-city-fc) “The first outfield player they have signed, but you are looking at what Brendan Rodgers has at his disposal and it’s worrying and I think if Brendan Rodgers was not the manager of this group, they would go down, but because he is, they have a chance to stay up.” [Rodgers](https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/all-about/brendan-rodgers) is the favourites with bookmakers to be the next [Premier League](https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/all-about/premier-league) manager to leave his role. “Fofana has left and gone for a lot of money again, they have produced two of the most expensive centre-backs in world football at the moment and the recruitment over the years has been fantastic, but now it is about what happens. [‘Dispiriting’ - How the national media reported on Leicester City’s Man Utd defeat](https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/leicester-man-utd-match-report-7537406) [Rio Ferdinand nails Leicester City situation after transfer disappointment and Man Utd defeat](https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/rio-ferdinand-leicester-city-transfers-7537337) [King Power Stadium](https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/all-about/king-power-stadium) with the team having picked up just one point from their opening five games this season.

Leicester, who have managed just one point from five Premier League games, have signed just one player in the summer window.

Sunday, a really good game, a really good test, so we are looking forward.” “So, for us, we won’t hide behind the rock and go away. [Terms of use,](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/user-policies-a6184151.html) [Cookie policy](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/cookie-policy-a6184186.html) and [Privacy notice.](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/privacy-policy-a6184181.html) “We are happy with it, that is sure. [Privacy policy](https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en) and [Terms of service](https://policies.google.com/terms?hl=en) apply. “We should have won by now. [1-0 defeat by Manchester United on Thursday](/sport/football/leicester-manchester-united-result-premier-league-2022-b2157900.html) as they sit bottom of the table with just one point from five games. “I mean, there were huge distractions for this window. By clicking ‘Register’ you confirm that your data has been entered correctly and you have read and agree to our Registration is a free and easy way to support our truly independent journalism “They are supporting each other, they fight for each other, they cooperate - that is important - and if you do that you get the right scores and we did that the last three games. “You’ll have read the programme notes and seen the situation that the club is in, so to have to watch virtually every single club in the top five leagues get players in and for us not to be able to improve, that was difficult, not just as a manager but for the players, because players want to compete.

Brendan Rodgers cut a disconsolate figure after Leicester lost to Manchester United and hopes the end of the transfer window will see his side regain focus.

“It is a poor start, that is the reality for us. “This isn’t the club that it was two years ago. “The players kept going and we had opportunities. “The window closing hopefully brings that focus and mentality back as one. “We are disappointed with the goal, it was a little bit naive. “I thought we were unfortunate to lose the game.

Leicester are rock bottom of the Premier League after a 1-0 defeat to Manchester United while there have been a lack of transfers at the King Power Stadium.

This summer, we couldn't risk unbalancing that equation further, so we decided space would need to be made in the squad before new additions could be brought in." The latest result came against [Manchester United](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/latest/manchester-united-fc) on Deadline Day. Leicester chairman Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha attempted to justify the lack of spending this summer in the programme notes. "I think it's clear to see [that the squad is weaker than last year]. He said: "I'm happy the window is shut, it's been a huge distraction for us. It has been a miserable summer for the Midlands club.

Wesley Fofana and Kasper Schmeichel departed after Ademola Lookman's loan expired, with third-choice goalkeeper Alex Smithies and deadline-day signing Wout ...

"So, for us, we won't hide behind the rock and go away. "We should have won by now. "You'll have read the programme notes and seen the situation that the club is in, so to have to watch virtually every single club in the top five leagues get players in and for us not to be able to improve, that was difficult, not just as a manager but for the players, because players want to compete.

All the latest Leicester City transfer news as Brendan Rodgers sends Wesley Fofana message following the defender's move to Chelsea.

"Listen, I try not to get too emotional with words and look at the logic of it. He is a good guy and I know other influences have taken him away from this football club." [ Rodgers](https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/all-about/brendan-rodgers) was reluctant to be dragged into a heated debate with his former player. "I chose not to communicate during this transfer window despite all the criticism. I got it coach." [Leicester City transfer deadline day LIVE: City confirm Wout Faes transfer as Boga deal 'off'](https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/leicester-city-transfer-deadline-live-7532178) [Leicester City dealt major transfer blow as deadline day deal 'off'](https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/leicester-city-boga-transfer-off-7536615) [Arsenal decision hands Leicester City major transfer boost ahead of Man United clash](https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/leicester-tielemans-arsenal-newcastle-transfer-7536196) [Jeremie Boga deal and what might still happen at Leicester City on transfer deadline day](https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/leicester-transfer-deadline-day-boga-7535518) [Deadline day signing Wout Faes admits to 'ridiculous' reaction when Leicester City called](https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/leicester-transfer-wout-faes-reims-7534367) I will never forget you. The 21-year-old joined Thomas Tuchel's side on Wednesday in a deal worth around £75million after two years at the King Power Stadium. [comment section...](https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/article7536723.ece?token=1345338323&previewAll=true#comments-wrapper) I will never forget how we vibrated, exulted or cried, together… I didn't want to damage the image of the institution and I chose to take it rather than answer. [Leicester City](https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/all-about/leicester-city-fc) manager Brendan Rodgers has defended [ Wesley Fofana](https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/all-about/wesley-fofana) following comments made by the defender after his departure to Chelsea.

This is despite the fact they sold Wesley Fofana to Chelsea for over £60 million, while captain Kasper Schmiechel also left the club. After five games, ...

We really need their encouragement and help to push the players through. “So, for us, we won’t hide behind the rock and go away. “So, in terms of the results, it’s my responsibility.

Brendan Rodgers has claimed Wesley Fofana did not make a social media post in the defender's name that hit out at the Leicester manager.

“I’ve strong relations with him, a brilliant player, a guy who came off the streets and came on to this stage and he was brilliant for us. Rodgers said he had a healthy relationship with Fofana and is adamant his parting message did not come from the player. Fofana’s replacement, Wout Faes, a £15m signing from Reims, could make his debut at Brighton on Sunday with Leicester searching for their first league win of the season to help them move off the bottom.

The 21-year-old moved to Stamford Bridge for £70million after a protracted transfer which saw him fail to show up for training with the Foxes. A message ...

“But I can only look at the team and what I can control. We brought him here as a 19-year-old, put him in the team, his profile went worldwide and he was absolutely brilliant. At Arsenal we were beaten by the better team. “We felt he was going to be here. “The post is a cheap shot towards the end from people, rather than him. He said: “I would say the post didn’t come from Wesley.

The Foxes were booed off at the final whistle after a home defeat by Manchester United.

Sunday, a really good game, a really good test, so we are looking forward.” “So, for us, we won’t hide behind the rock and go away. [Terms of use,](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/user-policies-a6184151.html) [Cookie policy](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/cookie-policy-a6184186.html) and [Privacy notice.](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/privacy-policy-a6184181.html) “We are happy with it, that is sure. [Privacy policy](https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en) and [Terms of service](https://policies.google.com/terms?hl=en) apply. “We should have won by now. [1-0 defeat by Manchester United on Thursday](/sport/football/leicester-manchester-united-result-premier-league-2022-b2157900.html) as they sit bottom of the table with just one point from five games. “I mean, there were huge distractions for this window. By clicking ‘Register’ you confirm that your data has been entered correctly and you have read and agree to our Registration is a free and easy way to support our truly independent journalism “They are supporting each other, they fight for each other, they cooperate - that is important - and if you do that you get the right scores and we did that the last three games. “You’ll have read the programme notes and seen the situation that the club is in, so to have to watch virtually every single club in the top five leagues get players in and for us not to be able to improve, that was difficult, not just as a manager but for the players, because players want to compete.

The Leicester City boss believes the message written on Wesley Fofana's Instagram account, and the barb towards him, was written by his representatives and ...

A brilliant player, a guy who had come off the streets and came on to this stage and was brilliant for us. We brought him here as a 19-year-old, put him in the team, his profile went worldwide as a kid and he was absolutely brilliant. We felt he was going to be here and I felt that he wanted to be here. I think he said in one of his interviews I was a father figure for him. So the post is probably a cheap shot towards the end from people and representatives other than him. He said he has received other messages claiming to be from the player when they were actually from his agents. “The kid is a great lad. He was brilliant for me. He says they remain on really good terms. In Fofana’s post he thanked Rodgers “even if he chose to expose me a lot lately”. Rodgers had initially avoided discussing in depth Fofana’s missed session, but after direct questions on the matter following the Carabao Cup tie at Stockport, he revealed the details. “Wesley was exposed here to a club when very few people knew who he was.

Simon Jordan insists he would have told Brendan Rodgers to 'shut up' after his post-match comments following Leicester City's defeat to Manchester U.

There’s enough in that team to be better than they currently are.” “Who did Bournemouth sell to recoup any money? “It’s not just as a manager but for the players, because they want to compete. But that squad of players is still good enough to be more competitive than they’re currently being. I do not believe Scott Parker was sold anything different,” said Jordan. “They were slightly unlucky against Brentford and they’ve been in the Chelsea game.

Brendan Rodgers has accused Wesley Fofana's agent of a “cheap shot” as the defender completed a move to Chelsea from Leicester.

We brought him here as a 19-year-old, put him in the team, his profile went worldwide and he was absolutely brilliant. "The post is a cheap shot towards the end from people, rather than him. He said: "I would say the post didn’t come from Wesley.

Leicester City manager refused to criticise the French defender directly for a post on a social media account and instead rounded on the player's agents ...

I think he’s said in some interviews I was a father figure for him. And we felt he was going to be here. [Chelsea’s new £80m signing](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/breaking-chelsea-seal-80m-wesley-27876277) and instead aimed at a different target. “I know that for sure because I’ve had other experiences of it where I had message from him that just hadn’t come from him. I felt he wanted to be here. [Leicester's](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/leicester-city-fc) boss was stunned after being outed on the French defender’s instagram account for ‘exposing’ him.

Daniel Storey reviews the ins and outs, what the manager still needs to work on and hopes for the season ahead as part of his transfer window reviews for all 20 ...

Sign up [here](https://inews.co.uk/my-account) to receive the newsletter every Monday morning But for that you need to constantly evolve and improve. However much they had spent on deadline day, Leicester were only doing so because they had lost their best defensive player, not because they were aiming to improve the squad. “The reality is there, we’ve been unable to do any business. The businesses of Leicester’s owners were clearly negatively impacted by Covid-19 and the extent of that impact is not yet fully known. In their last published accounts, their wage bill had risen to roughly 85 per cent of turnover; that needed to be reduced.

Brendan Rodgers has accused Wesley Fofana's entourage of a "cheap shot" during the Leicester defender's transfer to Chelsea.

“But I can only look at the team and what I can control. We brought him here as a 19-year-old, put him in the team, his profile went worldwide and he was absolutely brilliant. “We felt he was going to be here. “The post is a cheap shot towards the end from people, rather than him. There was also a dig at Rodgers, saying he “exposed” the defender. He said: “I would say the post didn’t come from Wesley.

THINGS aren't going to plan for Brendan Rodgers at Leicester this season so far.The Foxes sit dead last in the Premier League table after picking up j.

You have to add quality but in the last two (transfer) windows we haven't been able to do that. [Steven Gerrard](https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/who/steven-gerrard/)'s Aston Villa sit two ahead of them, but they have at least picked up three points from their win over Everton. "I would have loved to have added five or six players but if you can't do that you have to respect it and work with what we have." "I came to Leicester to compete and initially I was able to do that. We needed help and we haven't been able to do that. "To watch clubs in the top five leagues add players and we haven't been able to do that has been difficult.

BRENDAN RODGERS has launched a blistering attack on Wesley Fofana's advisers.And he accused them of being behind the savage quotes Chelsea's new £70m.

"We wish him all the very best and we'll move on. "The kid is a great lad. "I have strong relations with him. "I would say the post didn't come from Wesley. I didn’t want to damage the image of the institution and I chose to take it rather than answer. [CASINO SPECIAL - BEST NEW CUSTOMER SIGN UP DEALS](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/betting-tips/15779007/online-casino-deals-new-customer-sign-up-bonus/) A brilliant player, a guy who had come off the streets and came on to this stage and was brilliant for us." I got it coach.” "We felt he was going to be here and I felt that he wanted to be here. "We brought him here as a 19-year-old, put him in the team, his profile went worldwide as a kid and he was absolutely brilliant. [Fofana](https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/wesley-fofana/) and blamed other influences within his camp for the 'cheap shot.' [Rodgers](https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/brendan-rodgers/) rapped: "I never get too emotional with words but look at the logic of it. "I thank Top for his understanding, thanks to the managers, to the coach who has always appreciated me, even if he chose to expose me a lot lately…