Leicester City 3 – 0 Burnley: Player Ratings – Slimani steals the show
By Jake Cursley
Midfield
Mahrez: 8/10
The PFA ‘Player of The Year’ reminded us today of why he was awarded the prestigious award.
His forward runs towards defenders and quick feet dazzled the opposition as well as his link-up play with his team-mates.
Unlucky to grab himself a goal after his header flew just wide in the opening half, the Algerian superstar had a hand in Leicester’s third.
His hard, low cross caused Ben Mee to put the ball into his own net which put the foxes out of sight and 3 – 0 up.
Drinkwater: 7/10
He wasn’t the threat that we usually see him as going forward but he ran the show as always.
His creativity is perhaps overshadowed by Mahrez and Albrighton however he keeps the team ticking as he pulls the strings from midfield.
As Leicester used the width of the pitch more than usual due to a tightly packed Burnley defence we saw less of Danny than usual.
Amartey: 6/10
A relatively average performance from Daniel this week see’s him score just 6/10.
His average performance however isn’t his fault, he simply didn’t have that much to do.
Amartey’s main job in this Leicester City side is to break up counter-attacks, to be everywhere at once and protect the back 4.
As Burnley were essentially non-existent going forward, Amartey found himself with little work to do.
Albrighton: 8/10
A key performer this week and as always his right-foot swung in some of the best crosses the King Power has ever seen.
It wasn’t only his crossing this week that has made him such an important player in the victory.
His link-up play down the left with Fuchs and Vardy made them almost unstoppable. An underrated side to Marc’s game.