3 Things learned from Leicester City 3-0 Arsenal
Journalists and Rodgers himself have spoken of Hamza Choudury playing a more advanced role. Think of the way N’golo Kante has been wasted at Chelsea all term by Maurizio Sarri. It’s not to say those two players aren’t top-quality.
World Cup winner Kante is globally arguably the best defensive midfielder. Can you name a better one than the Frenchman who won the English first division twice successively with two clubs?! Jorginho may spray more balls but Kante can learn that, and he’s an adept ball carrier. What he cannot be taught is influence, natural skill and an ability to score.
In the same sense, Choudhury can become Leicester’s man in the middle for seasons to come – even over Ndidi, yeah I said it! Why there is a notion to try the Englishman up the field when we, like Chelsea, have better options is puzzling. When Choudhury dropped back after the Nigerian was replaced second half, the academy graduate and tackling expert performed very well.
Lastly, Marc Albrighton was awfully devoid of ideas for much of his outing. He gets himself into a supposed awkward situation and panic hoofs the ball forward to no one at all; even the No.9 is nowhere near and seems baffled occasionally. Whereas the winger’s efforts and cliche industry are necessary, as is his cover for the sometimes defensively weak Ricardo Pereira, his couple of decent crosses seem unsatisfactory.
Demarai Gray, the ever disappointing, always promising wingman will likely return to the starting XI versus Chelsea. If not you can bet Harvey Barnes, who again was rusty and not terrifically impressive and missed the chance to give James Maddison an open goal, will start the Blues clash.
Haven't seen a much worse Arsenal side than this, but take nothing away from this young, exciting #lcfc who cut the Gunners apart today. The only area for Leicester criticism would be taking more chances, as the Foxes should've scored 4 or 5. Creating them is no issue. #LEIARS
— Foxes of Leicester (@FoxesofLCFC) April 28, 2019
Choudhury and Albrighton are undoubtedly great players that Leicester City definitely need to retain, but possibly utilise in different roles or capacities as opposed to the duties they currently occupy, respectively. The former in his specialist role. And the latter, with one successful cross in five and a 75% pass rate, a capable substitute; or started when Ricardo is overwhelmed. Statistics via WhoScored.