Leicester City boss Rodgers gives worrying statement about future: 'I will respect if...'

Leicester City's humiliating 6-2 defeat against Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday was club's sixth consecutive Premier League loss, in what has been a torrid start to ir new campaign. While Foxes' coach Brendan Rodgers has been under pressure for a few weeks, need to deliver positive results as soon as possible has increased all more with ar loss. Amidst club's recent form, 49-year-old's latest statement may suggest that a crisis is brewing and that his job is in real danger.

Rodgers provides worrying remarks over future

While speaking to Sky Sports after his side's defeat against Tottenham Hotspur, Leicester City manr Brendan Rodgers replied, "It increases pressure on me very much so," when asked if he was feeling pressure after suffering ar loss. "I come in every day and do my work. I totally understand frustration of supporters. I can't hide from that. It's my responsibility."

As for his future, rrn Irish coach added, "Whatever happens I'll have a huge amount of respect for m [ owners] because y've given me great support. I understand game. scoreline didn't reflect game but bottom line is it's a heavy defeat. Whatever happens to me at Leicester? Wher I stay and fight on, I'll always respect m."

49-year-old n went on to add how his side lost match in final 17 minutes of game, having been better team for first 73 minutes. "For 73 minutes it was a good game and we were arguably better side with chances we created. We got punished for mistakes," added Rodgers.

Leicester City headed into first half level on goals with Tottenham Hotspur and also began second half on front foot despite conceding an early third goal. However, y seemed to fall apart after 73rd minute, with Son-Heung min scoring an outstanding hat-trick to help his side clinch a 6-2 victory. result leaves Foxes in a perilous position as y are currently rock-bottom with just one point after seven Premier League games, and are three points off safety.