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Leicester City (3)1-1 (4) Manchester City AET: Lessons learned

By James Lassey

LEICESTER, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 19: Leicester City stand dejected as Bernardo Silva of Manchester City celebrates after they win the penalty shootout during the Carabao Cup Quarter-Final match between Leicester City and Manchester City at The King Power Stadium on December 19, 2017 in Leicester, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)
LEICESTER, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 19: Leicester City stand dejected as Bernardo Silva of Manchester City celebrates after they win the penalty shootout during the Carabao Cup Quarter-Final match between Leicester City and Manchester City at The King Power Stadium on December 19, 2017 in Leicester, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images) /
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LEICESTER, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 19: Andy King of Leicester City in discussion with Claude Puel, Manager of Leicester City during the Carabao Cup Quarter-Final match between Leicester City and Manchester City at The King Power Stadium on December 19, 2017 in Leicester, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)
LEICESTER, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 19: Andy King of Leicester City in discussion with Claude Puel, Manager of Leicester City during the Carabao Cup Quarter-Final match between Leicester City and Manchester City at The King Power Stadium on December 19, 2017 in Leicester, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images) /

Chance for silverware gone begging

Despite Puel claiming he had no regrets regarding his team selection post match, the Foxes have missed out on a great opportunity to win a trophy.

Cup competitions are designed for clubs like Leicester City, they are meant to bring some added entertainment to teams who have nothing to compete for domestically.

While it can be argued City are on the hunt for a Europa League spot but, why not just save the time and hassle of the league and enjoy the thrills of Wembley Stadium.

The decision to field seven fringe players has cost Leicester. With all the respect in the world, does Aleksandar Dragovic look up to scratch.

His immobility looked a burden on Harry Maguire’s shoulders, Andy King looked non-existent in the middle and even the much attained Marc Albrighton looked out of sorts.

Next: Five replacements should Riyad Mahrez leave Leicester City?

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