Leicester City still recovering from tragic Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha loss: Craig Shakespeare

Former Leicester City boss Craig Shakespeare says the club’s staff and players are still recovering from the tragic loss of Khun Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha:

When us Leicester City faithful discuss tactics, performances and results we tend to treat this season as a usual campaign. It is not normal, following the devastating death of chairman Khun Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha.

Let us not judge boss Claude Puel nor his squad too sternly; for now, anyway. Scorelines and displays have possibly been affected beyond comprehensive – occasionally helping to produce a poignant win like at Cardiff City.

Former Leicester manager Craig Shakespeare spoke of the current feelings around the King Power Stadium:

"“I’d been in the helicopter with him and I’d been in separately. It was very hard.“He used to come into the changing room before games. It never felt intrusive; it always felt like he was more concerned and wishing you well. It felt the right thing to do.“The players would welcome him into the changing room before or after games because the relationship he had with the players and the staff was a special one.“So I think it’s hit everyone hard and I think it’s still having the repercussions now.”Quote via: TalkSPORT"

It is unsurprising that such a shocking public loss would still be straining, as well as felt only three months later. In fact, the emotion must be extremely raw when the time is available to ponder the horrible circumstances from October 27.

We’ve seen some great examples of unity this term in the Foxes camp, with teammates coming together in solidarity, supporting each other. Assisting one another to soothe their mind of sorrow whilst doing so.

In addition the camaraderie emanating from players like the jovial Jamie Vardy, who dressed as Spiderman – and played in the costume – for a training session. The only problem for the ex-England striker being the gaffer was the person Vardy hilariously, mistakenly jumped out on rather than his colleagues.

Yes, maybe Leicester City should have fielded a best XI in the FA Cup and League Cup; but if the roster can keep spirits up then they can improve on the already impressive, comfortable top half standing in trying times.