Leicester have endured a dismal campaign thus far and sit 16th in the Championship table after their most recent defeat, a 2-0 loss to Charlton Athletic, on Saturday. Former boss Cifuentes was given his marching orders last week after his side were downed 2-1 by Oxford United, that result being their 11th loss in 29 league games during the Spaniard's reign. The 43-year-old had been tasked with taking Leicester back into the Premier League but that ambition looks a tall order right now, with the Foxes nine points off the play-off positions.
However, they are reportedly showing ambition when it comes to appointing Cifuentes' replacement. The Mirror claim the club has contacted Maresca over a potential return and they believe a charge for a top-six place could still be on the cards if they could convince the former Juventus and Sevilla midfielder midfielder to take the job.
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