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Lee Hendrie thinks Danny Rohl should seriously consider the Leicester City job if the East Midlands outfit come calling

Leicester City are still expected to sack manager Ruud Van Nistelrooy following their relegation to the second-tier - with pre-season underway in just over 4 weeks.

As per Football Insider, Van Nistelrooy has not been dismissed due to finances - as it's only a delay, he's still likely to be gone before the start of the season.

Sheffield Wednesday manager, Danny Rohl, who has impressed during his time at Hillsbrough - could "definitely take Leicester forward" according to Sky Sports Pundit Lee Hendrie.

Rohl's rise through the coaching ranks has been nothing short of impressive - beginning at RB Leipzig before spells as assistant manager at Southampton, Bayern Munich, and the German national team.

Danny Rohl would be right to consider Leicester City role

Speaking exclusively to FLW, former England international Hendrie thinks Danny Rohl should seriously consider the Leicester City job if the East Midlands outfit come calling.

Hendrie told FLW, "Yes, I mean there’s no doubt, there’s no doubt, because Leicester will be among the favourites this season as well.

"Danny Rohl is a very good manager, he could be one that is definitely on the radar on a lot of teams and could definitely take Leicester forward.

"I know he’s been linked with so many jobs but Leicester, obviously being relegated, they’re going to be one of the prime favourites to get promoted and I think if he was the fit for them he’d do a fantastic job."

There's no doubt the 36-year-old has done an impressive job with the Owls, saving the club from relegation when he arrived - before guiding them to a respectable 12th in his first full season.

Earning plaudits for his ability to develop players whilst playing attractive football, he'd already attracted previous interest from Southampton - who thought the compensation needed to pay him was too expensive.

Lee Hendrie's Leicester City assessment could appeal to Danny Rohl

Hendrie's assessment of Leicester as "prime favourites" for promotion suggests the general expectation surrounding the Foxes' Championship campaign.

If the Foxes were to sack Van Nistelrooy, appointing the right manager will be vital to any ambitions they may have next season - and Rohl's proven ability to work with limited resources could make him an attractive candidate for the job.

For Rohl - the opportunity to manage Leicester could represent a chance to compete for immediate promotion to the top flight - whilst being financially backed by his employer - which perhaps won't be happening at Wednesday anytime soon.