£90k-a-week Leicester City star will surely hope for Liam Rosenior appointment for one clear reason | OneFootball

Harry Winks shone under Enzo Maresca - Rosenior's arrival could be the reset he needs

Harry Winks’ Leicester City career began with promise and purpose: he was a marquee arrival at Championship level, a £10 million signing with top-flight pedigree and international caps to his name.

Under Enzo Maresca, he became the heartbeat of a possession-dominant system that blitzed the league, but since then, his form has faltered, his role diminished - and with the Foxes back in the Championship, a crucial decision over the next manager could define whether he stays or goes.

That’s why Winks will surely be watching the Foxes’ Liam Rosenior links with more interest than most.

How Liam Rosenior’s style matches Leicester’s forgotten midfield maestro

Rosenior, sacked by Hull City in a move that surprised many and more recently working at Strasbourg, has made a name for himself as a coach who champions technical, ball-retaining football - an approach almost tailor-made for a player like Winks.

It’s no coincidence that the midfielder’s best form came under Maresca, another possession-focused coach who built Leicester’s tempo around short passing, positioning, and control in tight spaces.

Since Maresca’s exit, Winks has struggled to find a similar rhythm. Under Steve Cooper, the Foxes became more pragmatic and reactive. Under Ruud van Nistelrooy, it never clicked at all - with the relationship reportedly breaking down entirely in the latter stages of the campaign.

Winks didn’t feature at all from April onwards, and it's difficult to imagine him wanting to repeat another season on the fringes.

That makes Rosenior a potentially pivotal appointment. His Hull side weren’t always the most expansive going forward, but their identity was clear: dominate the ball, keep control, and play through midfield.

It’s a system that would re-centre Winks’ strengths and possibly give him the platform to thrive again - not just at Championship level, but in a team aiming to bounce straight back to the Premier League.

Leicester can’t afford to waste Harry Winks amid PSR pressure and rebuild

There’s also a bigger picture to consider: Leicester are heading into a critical summer with potential points deductions looming due to PSR breaches.

They cannot afford to waste assets - especially not one on an estimated £90,000 per week with experience at the top level. Finding a manager who can get the best out of Winks again is not just a tactical decision; it’s a financial and strategic one, too.

If Rosenior does come in, it could reignite Winks’ Leicester career. If not - and if the club opt to persist with van Nistelrooy or turn to a manager with a more direct or defensive style - it’s hard to see a scenario where Winks remains at the King Power.

At 29, he’ll want regular football, and there would be no shortage of suitors for a player with his CV and capabilities.

As things stand, there are more questions than answers around the managerial situation: Russell Martin, another possession-based coach, is reportedly not in contention anymore. Danny Rohl has also been linked, though his full desired style cannot be fully ascertained in a Sheffield Wednesday side not fit for his vision.

Among the realistic candidates, Rosenior represents arguably the best tactical fit for Winks - and potentially the best shot the Foxes have of unlocking the midfielder’s full potential once again.

If the Foxes want to maximise what they’ve got - not just in terms of squad value, but also identity and cohesion - Rosenior is a compelling option.