Leicester’s New Era: James Justin Lauds Steve Cooper’s Fresh Approach Ahead of Premier League Battle

James Justin says new manager Steve Cooper’s innovative approach means Leicester City’s players have not dwelt on Enzo Maresca’s shock move to Chelsea.

The defender, who is intent on regaining his place in the England set-up when Gareth Southgate’s successor is eventually unveiled, believes the strategy Cooper is working on will surprise The Foxes’ Premier League opponent’s next term.

New System, New Focus: Cooper’s Fresh Ideas

The former Nottingham Forest boss was named as Maresca’s replacement earlier this summer, when the Italian was poached by Chelsea only two months after leading City to promotion from the Championship.

Revealing Cooper has immediately gained the confidence and respect of The Foxes’ dressing room, Justin told SportsBoom.com: “Enzo was good for the club. He did his job which was to get us back up.”

“But he left. Good for him. We’re focused on Leicester now and he’s going to be focused on his club.”

Maresca’s Departure: A Blessing in Disguise?

Previously Pep Guardiola’s assistant at Manchester City, Maresca’s departure threatened to undermine City’s hopes of avoiding relegation, having been punished for a breach of the competition’s financial regulations last season.

After impressing during a brief spell in charge of Swansea City, Cooper embellished his reputation by leading Forest into the top-flight and then helping to establish them at the highest level.

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Although The Foxes will start on minus two points when Tottenham Hotspur visit the KP Stadium next month, Justin hinted Cooper’s methods can help them make a mockery of suggestions they are destined for the drop.

“I feel like it’s a new system,” continued Justin, revealing the Welshman has tweaked Maresca’s high-risk approach.

“The more you see, the more I think you’ll understand.”