Dean Smith has been appointed as the new head coach of Leicester City, the Premier League club announced on Monday. Smith is expected to take charge until the end of the season.
Following the dismissal of former coach Brendan Rodgers, the Foxes are looking to Smith to guide the club to safety amid a heated relegation battle. The 19th-placed Leicester has just eight games remaining to change their fortunes around.
“I’m really happy to have the opportunity to lead the team during these final weeks of the season,” Smith stated after his appointment was confirmed. “The challenge in front of us is clear, but it’s one myself and my coaching team have experienced before and, with the quality in this squad and the number of games remaining, it’s very much achievable.”
Having won the Premier League title in the 2015-16 season, Leicester City has recently struggled to regain their previous form. The Foxes have won just seven matches this season, putting them on 25 points.
Previous manager Rodgers was sacked by the club after a 1-0 defeat to fellow strugglers Bournemouth on Saturday. This result took the Foxes’ winless streak to nine games.
