Man United sacking Erik ten Hag has ripple effect on Leicester City

So, the whole footballing world knows. Erik ten Hag has been sacked by Man United. Here's how the not-so-breaking-news is due to affect Leicester City.

This morning, Man United announced the sacking of Erik ten Hag. As a neutral fan, it is completely unsurprising - The only surprise about this whole saga is how long it took Man United to sack him.

Of course, Leicester City fans should be keeping a close eye on Man United and everything which is going on up there. Not only for comical reasons, but because they host us in the EFL Cup Round of 16 this week.

So, how has the decision of Man United sacking Erik ten Hag affected Man United vs Leicester City this week?

Man United sacking Erik ten Hag has ripple effect on Leicester City

According to the club statement made by Manchester United this morning, their assistant manager Ruud van Nistelrooy has stepped up to replace Erik ten Hag on an interim basis. This means he will be on the touchline to manage Man United vs Leicester City.

The last time that Leicester City played Man United, it was Erik ten Hag vs Brendan Rodgers on the touchline. Now, the fixture is due to have two different managers, in Ruud van Nistelrooy vs Steve Cooper.

Leicester City could not play Man United at a better time than this. Well, actually, a better time to play them would have been under Erik ten Hag. However, they in the worst form they have been in throughout most people's lifetimes.

Not only are they in bad form, but Man United has an injury crisis. Therefore, a few of their star players will not be available to host Leicester City this week. So, Steve Cooper should feel confident about finding his way back to form.

Leicester City did not cover themselves in glory last week in the Premier League. The Foxes lost at home to their rivals Nottingham Forest. Therefore, getting a win against Man United would be a big statement by Steve Cooper.

Of course, it would also put Leicester City into the last eight of the EFL Cup. This would definitely not be looked at with upturned noses, especially since the competition presents a golden opportunity for silverware within Steve Cooper's first season in charge.

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