Leicester legend agrees with Steve Cooper sack, but not Ruud van Nistelrooy link | OneFootball

Leicester City legend Emile Heskey has publicly agreed with sacking Steve Cooper. However, he did have reservations about appointing Ruud van Nistelrooy.

This week, there is only one thing on Leicester City's agenda and that is appointing a manager to replace Steve Cooper. Shortly after losing to Chelsea in the Premier League, the once Nottingham Forest manager was given marching orders. However, it was likely a decision which was brewing.

As far as fans are aware, there are no hard feelings towards Steve Cooper. He stuck to his word and tried to embed himself into the club culture. It was just a case of failing to put points on the board which resulted in his eventual dismissal. We wish him well in his next adventure.

Leicester legend agrees with Steve Cooper sack, but not Ruud van Nistelrooy link

Speaking to Leicestershire Live, former Fox in the box Emile Heskey publicly sided with the decision for Steve Cooper to be sacked. However, commenting on his potential arrival, Heskey was not entirely sold on Ruud van Nistelrooy.

In his own words, Heskey said: “Van Nistelrooy is a bit of an unknown... He’s done fantastic but it’s a different to do fantastic in a top team in Holland and arguably one of the biggest clubs in the world with Man United."

On Cooper's sacking, Heskey said: “I think I agree with it. The reality is it was a difficult appointment in the first place when you come in from Forest."

Leicester City do not seem set on one manager, as it stands. It is still up in the air which manager will be appointed to replace Steve Cooper. The good news is that there are a few brilliant names being thrown around, including Graham Potter, David Moyes, Ruud van Nistelrooy and even Lee Carsley.

Without a doubt, Ruud van Nistelrooy is the most unproven of all of those options. While he has the potential to be a great coach, Leicester are not in a fortunate position where they can take a punt.

Leicester need a manager who can come in, with experience and knowledge of avoiding relegation. Therefore, the most logical solution would be to appoint David Moyes, even if it was only for a short-term option until the sinking ship is back afloat.