Leicester City sacked Marti Cifuentes just hours after owner Khun Top publicly stated the manager needed more time. The Spaniard lasted only six months at the King Power, overseeing just 10 wins from 29 Championship games. Saturday's 2-1 home defeat to Oxford United proved the final straw, leaving the Foxes languishing 14th in the table.

The dismissal follows a disastrous return to the second tier for the 2024 Premier League champions. Leicester's points tally after 29 games is their worst in 30 years, a stark decline from their dominant title-winning campaign under Enzo Maresca. The club now faces a potential points deduction for alleged PSR breaches, compounding their on-field struggles.

Cifuentes' exit highlights deeper issues beyond the dugout. The squad was gutted in the summer to comply with financial rules, losing key players like Hermansen and Ndidi without adequate replacements. With the winter transfer window open, interim boss Andy King must navigate a limited budget and a looming relegation battle, a far cry from the club's recent Premier League success.