Steve Cooper Faces Increasing Fan Backlash

Leicester City manager Steve Cooper faces increasing pressure after a challenging period marked by negative fan chants and internal dissent. Despite advancing to the fourth round of the Carabao Cup with a penalty shoot-out victory against Walsall, Cooper acknowledged his team's subpar performance and the frustration of the fans. Chants such as 'Cooper sort it out' and 'this is embarrassing' echoed from the travelling supporters, who have seen their team win only once this season. The match ended goalless after 90 minutes, with goalkeeper Danny Ward's three penalty saves securing Leicester's place in the next round. Rumors of potential player dissent and concerns over Cooper's coaching methods have intensified, raising questions about his future amid the club's struggles in the Premier League. As Leicester sits 15th in the league, the pressure mounts on Cooper to deliver results and restore fan confidence.