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Jurgen Klopp could ruin Leicester City’s managerial plans as Foxes eye Ruud van Nistelrooy replacement

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Leicester City are set to be plying their trade in the Championship next season.

Leicester’s 3-0 loss against Newcastle United all but sealed their fate, as they now reside 15 points adrift from safety.

Position Team Played MP Won W Drawn D Lost L For GF Against GA Diff GD Points Pts
17 WolvesWolves31 9 5 17 43 59 -16 32
18 IpswichIpswich31 4 8 19 31 65 -34 20
19 LeicesterLeicester31 4 5 22 25 70 -45 17
20 SouthamptonSouthampton31 2 4 25 23 74 -51 10

There’s been no final decision on Ruud van Nistelrooy’s future, however, there is a growing expectancy that he will leave Leicester.

Strasbourg manager Liam Rosenior is on Leicester’s shortlist after his sensational debut season in France.

The Foxes have also been linked with Sheffield Wednesday boss Danny Rohl, but that potential appointment could already be in ruins.

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Jurgen Klopp wants to appoint Leicester City manager target Danny Rohl

Danny Rohl is a man in demand at the moment after impressing with Sheffield Wednesday on a shoestring budget.

Leicester’s expected promotion rivals Southampton are also keeping tabs on Rohl, however, they could both be trumped by Jurgen Klopp.

According to Sky Germany journalist Florian Plettenberg, RB Leipzig could appoint the Wednesday boss, with Klopp one of the key decision makers.

The former Liverpool boss really admires Rohl’s ‘footballing ideas’, so if they do decide to make an approach, it’ll surely rule Leicester out of the race.

All roads lead to Liam Rosenior

At this stage, all roads are leading to Rosenior, who would be a terrific coup for the soon-to-be Championship club.

The 40-year-old led Hull City to a seventh-place finish last term and has continued his development in France, with his Strasbourg side sitting pretty in fourth.

A Hull expert revealed that Rosenior would be open to joining Leicester, so perhaps City’s hierarchy does stand a chance of convincing him to make the switch to the East Midlands.

The prospect of being a Premier League manager in a year’s time would be attractive for most European bosses.