Leicester City 2-0 Liverpool: What we learned

LEICESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 19: Islam Slimani of Leicester City celebrates scoring his sides second goal with Shinji Okazaki of Leicester City during the Carabao Cup Third Round match between Leicester City and Liverpool at The King Power Stadium on September 19, 2017 in Leicester, England. (Photo by Matthew Lewis/Getty Images) /

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LEICESTER, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 19: Shinji Okazaki of Leicester City celebrates scoring his sides first goal during the Carabao Cup Third Round match between Leicester City and Liverpool at The King Power Stadium on September 19, 2017 in Leicester, England. (Photo by Matthew Lewis/Getty Images) /

Is Shinji Okazaki Leicester City’s best player?

It wasn’t before Shinji Okazaki came on that Leicester City started to look a threat. The Japanese had a direct hand in both of his side’s goals, scoring one and setting up another to prove for the umpteenth time that Leicester are much-much better with him in the XI.

The 31-year old may not be the most skilful player you’ll come across, but he does the job better than most. He can drop deep when you need him to, he can defend for you, he can score and he act as Jamie Vardy’s personal assistant just as well. He will have a huge role to play if Leicester City are to beat Liverpool this weekend again.