Managerial Successor at Leicester City Has Already Said These Players Should Leave

Leicester City have been relegated to League One under Gary Rowett and will be looking to appoint a permanent manager after this weekend.

Dick Schreuder has reportedly been headhunted by Leicester City to lead them out of League One.

Schreuder, now 54, joined Stoke City in 1997 as one of the first Bosman signings after out-of-contract players were allowed to move freely within the European Union. He arrived from RKC Waalwijk but struggled to make an impact, making only two appearances before being released just 12 months into a three-year deal.

However, he has since built a strong reputation as a coach. His career includes roles at Philadelphia Union, Hoffenheim, and Vitesse Arnhem, before taking head coach positions at PEC Zwolle, Castellón, and NEC.

At NEC, where he took charge last summer, he has guided the team to third place in the Eredivisie, ahead of Ajax, while pushing for Champions League qualification. The club has never previously finished in the top four. Earlier this month, Opta Analyst claimed he had “turned them into one of the most entertaining teams” with his ultra-offensive style of football.

After being heavily linked with the Leicester City job, the Dutchman reacted to the rumours, saying it would be a great opportunity to manage a club that was once a Premier League champion.

“It is an honour to be linked with the role. Honestly, it’s a job any manager would dream of,” he said.

When asked about the players’ attitude, which contributed to the club’s relegation, he added:

“We must work as a team that’s why we are here. As the manager, I have to lead. Any player who doesn’t show commitment or isn’t ready to give 100 percent should leave.”

According to The Sun’s Alan Nixon, Leicester City are impressed with his CV and are keen to find out if he would be willing to move to the third tier.

Leicester will need to make a decision on their managerial situation after Gary Rowett’s short-term contract expires following this weekend’s match against Blackburn Rovers. Rowett has won just one of his 13 games in charge, confirming Leicester’s relegation alongside Oxford United, who replaced him in December.