Wolves 0-0 Leicester: What Foxes got wrong

Leicester City earned a valuable point at Molineux Stadium on Friday night, especially after Hamza Choudhury was red carded. But why didn’t the Foxes win?

A shared point at Wolves isn’t a bad result, at all. Midlands rivals often share the spoils of a battle. Though Leicester City, ambitions and all, should be more direct, polished and ambitious in-game against this level of opposition.

Foxes Manager Brendan Rodgers didn’t get his game plan or strategy particularly wrong: although his stratagems are seemingly almost vacant. There must be individual schemes to defeat every opponent for each match.

Jamie Vardy hasn’t scored in six Premier League matches, as he is severely isolated: without support of personnel, quality/efficient passes, crosses or through balls. This is Leicester’s main problem in contests at present and Rodgers must address it immediately.

Where Leicester City need improvement

There are some aspects of play we have noticed which are hindering the team as a whole. Along with most importantly denying Vardy his opportunities. Against Nuno Espirito Santo’s side there was a similar theme of over passing: maximum passes, with a minimal amount of strong calibre or positive, confident ideas on the ball in advanced areas.

Leicester City’s No.9 thrives on being involved and the centre of attention. His team-mates must look to get him on the ball, even on the flanks if necessary.

It is imperative that James Maddison’s influence dictates all play from midfield and into the final third. He is the nucleus and should demand the ball – he’s dropped off in all fairness recently, below his usual standard. When Wilfred Ndidi returns it will free the England man.

For some reason Ben Chilwell’s confidence and composure has gone completely missing; you could see this fact clearly after 10 or so minutes. By that time he’d made at least three defensive errors as well as appearing like a deer in the headlights again when ‘attacking’.

Passing wasn’t labored at the start of the season – so why is it now?! Swift breaking, is necessary rather than over meticulous build-up play. If these aspects are addressed, Foxes of Leicester envisages development, refinement and a return to form. Yet there may now be five Champions League spots available, giving Leicester more hope.