Next Leicester manager odds

Rafa Benitez is the favourite to replace Brendan Rodgers at Leicester, following the Northern Irishman's departure from the club.

Since taking over Boro back in October, where they were in 21st place in the [Championship](https://www.oddschecker.com/football/english/championship), he has taken them to within six points of a automatic promotion spot, sitting 3rd place in the play-offs. [11/2](https://www.oddschecker.com/football/football-specials/leicester/next-permanent-manager) to take over from Rodgers. He becomes the [11th Premier League manager to depart their role](https://www.oddschecker.com/football/english/premier-league/next-manager-to-leave-post), the most since the competition began back in 1992. Rodgers joined from Celtic back in 2019, so could Postecoglou be the next Celtic manager to cross the border? Most notably, he has been able to bring slightly unknown players from Asia to Scotland and have made big successes from them. Following a 2-1 defeat to Crystal Palace on Saturday, Brendan Rodgers has departed his role as Leicester City manager by mutual consent.

i takes a look at five candidates favoured by the bookmakers to take the vacant spot at Leicester City following Rodgers' departure.

Pochettino has been waiting to step back into management since receiving the inevitable boot for failing to deliver a Champions League trophy to PSG. Ralph Hasenhuttl has yet to step back into the world of managment after his Southampton sacking last year. The Argentine’s name is forever talked about when it comes to Premier League openings now after his Elland Road departure, but the likelihood of such a move doesn’t look likely. Either way, it’s a struggle to justify why Frank would swap the lofty heights of seventh place at Brentford with the task of leading the Foxes away from calamity. Benitez’s strengths lie in correcting a poor defence, and therefore he may be the best man for the job. Benitez’s stock has dropped in recent years.

Ange Postecoglou has been priced among the early favourites for the vacant Leicester City job. Brendan Rodgers left the club by mutual consent on Sunday ...

Further back in the odds is Rafa Benitez at 9/1. Neil Lennon 16/1 Mauricio Pochettino 10/1

Leicester City have parted with Brendan Rodgers – and may look to Brentford for their next managerial hire.

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