Gary Rowett has stated he will not allow the potential cost of relegation to distract him from guiding Leicester City to safety. The 52-year-old was appointed in February on a short-term contract until the end of the season, per the Leicester Mercury. He replaced Marti Cifuentes as the club seeks to avoid dropping into the third tier for the first time since 2009.
Leicester currently sit 23rd in the Championship table after 38 matches, according to Transfermarkt. The Foxes are two points from safety following a 3-1 home defeat by Queens Park Rangers. The club was also docked six points earlier this season for breaching profit and sustainability rules, as reported by Football League World.
Finance expert Kieran Maguire told the Leicester Mercury that relegation to League One would result in a significant loss of broadcast and hospitality revenue. Despite these pressures, Rowett maintains his focus remains on upcoming fixtures. The manager said he has not looked at the long-term perspective and is focused on changing the direction of the season.
