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Leaky at the back and uncertain in attack, Leicester have lacked the verve of recent seasons and the manager is seeking a resetBrendan Rodgers finds himself in a curious position. He is reportedly top of the wishlist of club owners who could afford any manager in the world – at least he was until Friday, when he reaffirmed his commitment to Leicester. He is also the mastermind of a team underperforming badly, with Leicester’s pre-season ambitions in danger of vanishing like a mirage. Yet it is not hard to understand why Newcastle’s new Saudi owners might want Rodgers, and why Leicester are confident he will address their team’s flaws. His record, a sputtering start to this season notwithstanding, shows him to be an excellent coach and leader.If Leicester were to beat Manchester United on Saturday, the pressure would grow on Ole Gunnar Solskjær and speculation would doubtless resume as to who should replace him as manager at Old Trafford. Rodgers would rightly be in the frame. Continue reading...