Claude Puel’s tactical errors at Leicester City examined

This article is not an indictment of Leicester City manager Claude Puel. No. It is an examination of the few errors made in tactical oversights during his crucial redevelopment of the team.

Claude Puel has done wonders at Leicester City. He is the right man for the job. No, he has not won anything or finished particularly high in the league. Yet, it is the approach to finally playing attractive and exciting modern football which sets him apart.

Whilst seriously challenging top clubs in big games. In addition to his bravery not to use mediocre remaining champions; therefore denying unimportant sentimentality. Despite many people thinking certain decisions were harsh on players like Danny Simpson and Andy King – it is the correct outcome.

Two wins and two losses is not the best start – but it is certainly not the worst. Having more possession than a side like Liverpool is extremely encouraging; possibly the most important statistic.

BBC Sport described the Foxes performance as: “a display that showed real character and determination, especially without suspended main striker Jamie Vardy.”

It will take time to have the ideal setup for Puel; maybe by next summer’s transfer window end we will see the finished article. Of Saturday’s match, the Frenchman stated to lcfc.com:

"“We gave everything. “We finished the game with disappointment and frustration.” – Claude Puel"

Slow starting

Unbridled urgency in Premier League football is imperative. If a team does not take the game to their opponents, from minute one, it is detrimental. Yes, it is also true that sides actually come back from three or four down in this elite league, yet it is very rare indeed.

Diminished abundance of goals

In the 2015/16 season, Leicester City managed eight goals from their initial four premiership matches. During the beginning of the 2016/17 term they scored three in four games.

At the start of 2017/18, Leicester produced six in the first fixtures. This campaign, the amount is six in four once more. So, even when missing talismanic Jamie Vardy and whilst evolving the side, this is a decent output. Contrary to some uninformed opinions. Those fixtures also Included playing two top-six clubs.