Is Brendan Rodgers’ performance at Leicester substandard?

The two top performers from the bench are striker Kelechi Iheanacho and winger Demarai Gray, who have both contributed to four goals after being used as a substitute – Gray has two goals and two assists, while Iheanacho has four goals. This shows that, most of the time, Rodgers understands which of his personnel are the right fit for the scenario.

So, when does the Northern Irishman get his substitutions wrong? That’s obviously quite a broad question, as contextually fans may agree or disagree with any substitution made, but what about a certainty all fans can agree on – when tactical changes caused Leicester City to lose points – that’s objectively negative.

Looking at this seasons fixtures chronologically, the first match to see a Rodgers change negatively impact the game was Southampton at home, on the 11th January this year. The game was level (1-1), but Rodgers’ substitutions provided attacking intent that accidentally opened up the defence to allow Danny Ings a goal in the 81st minute. In defence of Rodgers, the fixture should’ve been seen as a win, so making attacking changes whilst level in the game shouldn’t be looked upon negatively, even if the result ended up as a loss.