Brendan Rodgers is unhappy with his Leicester team presently

At the time of writing there are 35 days left of the transfer window and Leicester City have made no signings.

Having some very key performers unavailable due to injury, suspension and whatever Ayoze Perez is doing are unfortunate aspects of the current Leicester City squad. Although, not finding adequate understudies and a marquee signing or two might be a big mistake in foresight by the club.

The Foxes are in need of reinforcements with a hectic, busy schedule that includes flying all around Europe. Brendan Rodgers has previously spoken of his desire for a minimalistic roster; though the current choices for the line-up seem thin. Only two recognised senior centre-backs are fit, for example. Something simply does not seem right.

Brendan Rodgers appears unhappy with his Leicester City side presently

Leicester played out a 0-0 friendly against Sheffield Wednesday, on Saturday. Chances were made but for all of Demarai Gray’s, Harvey Barnes’ and Kelechi Iheanacho’s superb build-up play, end product was evidently lacking.

Following the preseason match, Rodgers talked to lcfc.com. At first he was fairly positive about what he saw from the mix of youthful and experienced Foxes, then the manager gave the impression that overall he is unsatisfied with fitness:

"“…we still have a long way to go and I think because of the nature of the season, when it’s going to start, the players will still be searching for [full fitness], but we’ve still got a couple of weeks to go and unfortunately now, we lose a number of players away to international duty.“But hopefully they can be safe and get some fitness while they’re away. The others will stay at home and work. We’ll get them up to as high a level as we can, but there’s still a way to go in terms of the physicality of the team.”"

Just as a disclaimer, there is absolutely no suggestion that the Northern Irishman is disappointed in his players at the moment. The issue is with the shortened recovery and preparation time as a consequence of coronavirus disruptions.

However, as Foxes of Leicester pointed out when writing about transfer targets apparently evading the East Midlands team, a knock-on effect for the club if results descend is dropping down the table. And, maybe, prominent personnel leaving.

Highly-rated prospects may decide to go elsewhere. Additionally, the manager many observers believe Leicester are lucky to have could leave. Investment is key: not just in building or improving existing facilities – but most essentially, new players. Obviously nobody could foresee or escape COVID-19’s havoc, but supporters deserve their club ready for a vital season in the King Power outfit’s evolution.