Leicester’s 3 most influential players: Foxes opinions

Ricardo Pereira is the most crucial Foxes player

Oh how Rodgers has missed Ricardo Pereira in his team; in truth, the Portuguese’s influence is immeasurable. FoL’s top man in the side is fully deserving of the accolade. Ricardo’s dominance and positive effect on the outfit has only grown, flourished and amazed as time goes by.

An attacking fullback, the 26 year old could easily transition into a winger or midfielder on either flank, if he so desired. However, then his team-mates would miss out on his brilliant reading of opponents, intense tackling and defensive nous. The Portugal player supplies everything good that a right-back should; if it weren’t for Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold, Ricardo would be the best in the division.

While the Foxes have only signed one player this summer – although Timothy Castagne is almost certain to be a big hit in the English top-flight – they have also managed to retain their most important personnel so far. Maddison has signed a new deal; while Caglar Soyuncu is thought to extend his Leicester stay imminently, as well. There is also intense talk that Frenchman Wesley Fofana will join the club.

With defender and Ben Chilwell joining Chelsea for a flattering price, it remains to be seen if new signing Castagne will replace the England international at left-back. Alternatively, Rodgers’ formation will possibly be altered to a 3-4-2-1 once more, with the Belgian at left-wingback.