‘I might not be here’; Rodgers questions Leicester future amid talk of last-chance saloon
Brendan Rodgers insists he still has unfinished business at Leicester City but knows he might not be given the time to complete his mission.
The 49-year-old is approaching his third anniversary as Foxes chief, having left Celtic in February 2019 to move south. The Northern Irishman has elevated the East Midlanders into a club that can compete with the big boys. They managed back-to-back fifth-placed finishes and secured the 2020-2021 FA Cup, with victory over Chelsea in the final.
Things have not gone so well this term, with the King Power outfit down in 11th spot in the top-flight standings. They have won just seven league matches but do have games in hand on most teams above them in the table.
Rodgers’ position has been under scrutiny, with a report by Football Insider suggesting the wrong result at Wolves on Sunday could see him sacked.
There was even talk that he might quit, but the former Liverpool manager has made his intentions clear.
“I think we’ve started out on a journey here of which we are nowhere near finished,” he told Friday’s press conference. “We’re nearly three years in working together and we’ve made some greats steps going forward.
“Progress isn’t always linear, there’s going to be fits and starts and you don’t need to be a rocket scientist, I think it’s logic, when you see where we are this year, if you look at the players we’ve been missing.”
Rodgers outlines Leicester problems
Leicester have struggled with injuries and Covid absences in 2021-2022. And Rodgers hinted that it has been a factor in their slump.
“It’s a challenge in itself to be up there competing when you have all your players fit,” he added. “But we’ll keep fighting and for me, it’s about returning to our level of football and I know in time we will get to that and we’ll get players back and then that’s all you can do.”
No certainty over Leicester future
Many players have sung Rodgers’ praises since he arrived at the 2015-2016 Premier League champions. Some have spoken of his man management skills and the way they have developed under his guidance.
And the ex-Swansea chief confessed that it is a job he still enjoys doing as much as he did when he first arrived.
“I’ve loved every second of being here,” he continued. “I understand the criticism, because when you don’t get results, that will always come your way. So I will take that.
“But for me, I love working with the players. The club have been very supportive of me and I will continue to do that until I’m told otherwise.”
The former defender was asked about his side’s remaining fixtures this season. But he preferred to take a more cautious approach to his position at the club.
“I couldn’t afford to look – because I might not be here,” he said. “Look to the next game – that’s the mantra. So that’s all we’re doing.”
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