Brendan Rodgers could pocket huge windfall if Leicester wield axe after 'El Sackio'

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Premier League manager to face the sack, but he certainly won't be leaving Leicester empty handed if they decide to pull the plug.Scott Parker became the first managerial casualty of the season shortly after Bournemouth were thumped 9-0 by Liverpool, but he could be followed by either Rodgers or Steven Gerrard in the coming weeks.

Both Rodgers and Gerrard are under increasing pressure due to poor starts, and the pair face one another on Saturday.Leicester's clash against Aston Villa has been labelled as 'El Sackio' by fans, with both teams at the wrong end of the Premier League table.

But Rodgers is set for a mammoth pay-out should Leicester bosses decide to cut ties with the Northern Irishman.READ MORE: Aston Villa fans fume as Philippe Coutinho denied 'clear' wonder goal in Man City drawRodgers penned a new deal back in 2019 that meant he would stay at the King Power until 2025, but Leicester are now in a difficult situation as they must pay him £10million if they decide to relieve him of his duties.

Leicester only made two signings this summer, as finances meant that they were in for a quiet window, until Wesley Fofana was bought by Chelsea for £75m.It was only then that Leicester dipped into their pockets, and they signed Belgian defender Wout Faes for £15m from Stade Reims, but they may have to dip further into the Fofana profits should Rodgers be given the sack.