How Leicester City FC will be affected by coronavirus lockdown
Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced another national lockdown, Foxes of Leicester discusses the overall implications of this for Leicester City Football Club.
It gives me absolutely no pleasure to introduce FoL’s latest piece to you. Nevertheless, we must now ask the question: how will our beloved Leicester City Football Club be impacted and affected by the brand new coronavirus lockdown?
Leicester City in the Premier League
At the time of writing – Wednesday lunchtime, November 4 – the Premier League has been given the green light to proceed with its already busy schedule of fixtures. There will be an international break after this weekend’s gameweek so that offers a hiatus to the division.
Europa League continuation
While there are now full restrictions on overseas travel for vacationing, people are still allowed to go overseas to some countries for their occupations. In addition, elite athletes are permitted to fly and compete in sport.
Therefore the Europa League is expected to continue. According to Leicestershire Live, if contests are not completed, clubs have until January 28 to rearrange. Forfeits will be imposed if both outfits refuse to play.
However, parliament is also set to discuss guidelines for the competition on Wednesday. Consequently Leicester’s match with Braga on Thursday at King Power Stadium could be under threat.
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Two players who performed very capably against Leeds United in Leicester’s great win, were Christian Fuchs and his sort of protege in the side, Luke Thomas. Thomas spoke to lcfc.com after the game, he said the three points were significant for his team-mates. Along with lauding their excellent start to the campaign, especially away from home. What helped the east Midlanders succeed on an unsatisfactory pitch, according to Thomas, was the fact that they won their one versus one battles across the park.