Leicester City have fired Steve Cooper as their manager.
The Premier League club confirmed this in a statement on Sunday.
The Foxes also announced that first-team coach Ben Dawson will take over training imminently.
“Men’s first team training will be overseen by first team coach Ben Dawson, supported by coaches Danny Alcock and Andy Hughes, as the club begins the process of appointing a new manager, which we hope to conclude as soon as possible,” the statement read.
Cooper has been dismissed a day after Leicester lost 2-1 to Chelsea at the King Power Stadium.
Leicester City sit 16th in the Premier League after 12 games.
EPL: Leicester City sack manager Steve Cooper
