Filip Benkovic targets Premier League place with Leicester City next season
Currently, Leicester City defender Filip Benkovic is on loan at Celtic in the Scottish Premier League. He is committed to excellence and discovering the improved form which will assist him in becoming an English premiership player.
Expect major and significant personnel changes this summer at the King Power Stadium. Once again on Sunday, Leicester City dismissed a manager part way through the season. And, as before in recent history, it was justifiable that Claude Puel’s tenure ended.
One of the switches or alterations to the side which may materialise during the break from Premier League football, is the return of Filip Benkovic. The Croat is beloved by the Hoops faithful due to his incredibly good performances for the Scottish champions this campaign. Yet the towering defensive man longs for England.
Leicester Mercury quote the loanee on his possible future Foxes role in the Premier League:
"“Here, I’ve played a lot of high level games, which has helped me a lot. But I think I have plenty of room for progress.“I need to work, to improve, to play in every part of the game, I just have to continue this kind of rhythm with strong work in training.“It’s a formula for growth, a recipe for further progress. I think I’m on the right track.“I just have to believe in myself, and I definitely believe. I have never lacked self-confidence.“I want to make another step at the end of the season. I want to show that I can play in the English Premier League.“But I want to emphasise that I still have to make progress. I can still do a lot of work on my game to be an even more complete player, I just need to work.“I cannot wait for new challenges, I want more challenges, I set very high goals. I’ll do absolutely everything to reach them.”"
Our explanation of quote is thusly, Benkovic talks a great game; in addition, any youngsters reading this wanting to make it to the top, or as a professional athlete should live the above statement!
Whether the 6-feet-four-Fox makes it as a starting top-flight player in this country remains to be seen; although he has the recipe for success, along with the talent required.
What Leicester City fans can expect from Benkovic next season
According to WhoScored, Benkovic is an adept defensive player, who is a great passer, inimitable in aerial duels, strong in the challenge and can chip in with a few goals to help the cause. He also scores high on their rating: topping the Celtic squad with a 7.49.
In the matches this writer witnessed, the tall defender showed excellent overall skill. Not to mention remarkable vision in reading, and anticipating, upcoming movement and plays from opponents and teammates alike. An intelligent Footballer, though aggressive when necessary.
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Before he rejoins his Foxes teammates in July for preseason training, the centre-back will most likely represent Croatia Under-21s in the European Championships. He could meet English King Power players in his group, including: James Maddison, Hamza Choudhury, Harvey Barnes and Demarai Gray.