Former Leicester midfielder Robbie Savage believes that Brendan Rodgers could be tempted to move to Tottenham this summer, even if he guides the Foxes to glory against Chelsea in next weekend’s FA Cup final.
Rodgers He has insisted that he will not fill the void left by the firing of José Mourinho at Spurs. The former Celtic boss said last month: “I am very, very happy here. I have great respect here for the players, the board and I really feel like I want to continue my work here.
“I have a group of players who give me their heart and soul every day and I can also see a future here in terms of squad development. I have a very strong relationship with the board. We work very closely.
“Now, for the next period of years, let’s see if we can implement it now, if we can continually evolve. Tottenham is a great club, one of the biggest clubs in Britain, but for me I am in a really happy place in my life.
wild though he suspects that Rodgers’ loyalty could evaporate if he is offered the top job at the north London club. Savage believes that the next three weeks may decide Rodgers’ fate, with Leicester aiming to win the FA Cup for the first time in their history as they prepare for their first final in the competition in 52 years.
They are also pushing for a top four result in the Premier League. However last Shocking 4-2 loss at home to Newcastle on Friday it has jeopardized those ambitions for the second. And Savage believes that Rodgers may be tempted to seek new pasture if he is presented with a great job this summer.
Speaking exclusively to TEAMtalk at a BT Sport event, the Welshman, who was a point man in Martin O’Neill’s successful Leicester team at the turn of the century, suggested that the Irishman leading the charge for the Foxes may feel like he has taken to the club as far as he can. .
“I had the discussion with some people who have asked me why you would leave Leicester City to coach Spurs, but I can see why Brendan would do that,” Savage said.
“If Leicester don’t qualify for the Champions League and win the FA Cup, Brendan might think the time is right to move on. Could you do better than next season? I’m not so sure.
“Liverpool will improve, Manchester United and Manchester City will get stronger again, one would expect to see Chelsea sign great players this summer and Leicester cannot compete with them financially.
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‘Rodgers, a future England manager’
“Tottenham have to improve next season and the same goes for Arsenal, but this could be the best for Leicester.
“I know they won the title in 2016, but that was an exceptional story that will never happen again, so it is not inconceivable that Brendan would consider Tottenham’s job and think that it could be the next step for him.
“I’m sure he will stay in Leicester if they are in the Champions League, but what great job will come up in the next year that Rodgers could get?
“He will not have Liverpool again, Manchester clubs are out, Thomas Tuchel is doing well at Chelsea, so you are looking at Spurs and Arsenal.
“I also think he could be a future England coach and in my opinion he could also go abroad and lead a top-notch team.
“Brendan Rodgers is good enough to lead any club in world football. He is so good.
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