Leicester 1-0 Wolves: 3 things we learned from Foxes victory

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Brendan Rodgers is finding different ways to win

There were huge question marks over Rodgers this summer after the Leicester coach seemed unable to halt an alarming slump in form. His soul searching seemed to find new ideas and new approaches that culminated in a thrashing of Manchester City, but that was quickly followed by two disappointing defeats.

His tactical nous and coaching ability have now showed real improvements with his management bringing about a famous Arsenal away win that utilised different set ups and adaptable positions of all of the players. Going to the so called ‘bigger clubs’ and setting in a deep block ready to counter is one challenge, but breaking down stubborn defences of teams that set out to frustrate has been a far bigger problem. Wolves were hardly that obtuse in their style but their aim was to give away little and catch Leicester cold. In truth the game was tight and could have gone either way if the penalty incidents were ignored.

But Leicester grinding out wins is not something common to Rodgers approach. His back three is looking more in keeping with where he sees his sides future, allowing his wing backs to be influential going forward and support his defence against the threat of pacy wingers.

In addition, substitutions are now working far more effectively and he nullifies opponents strengths quickly and effectively. Adama Traora hardly had a sniff as Justin and Fuchs doubled up on him when Wes Morgan’s arrival allowed the defence to be bolstered without a backs to the wall attitude.

Rodgers is managing all of his squad effectively whilst coping with huge injuries Ricardo Pereira, Timothy Castagne, Caglar Soyuncu & Wilfred Ndidi. When that quartet returns to Leicester are going to be an even more frightening prospect. But Rodgers and his coaching staff currently have a tight squad that are playing regular football confidently and effectively and soon to move into a state-of-the-art training facility, they may go far this season but you won’t find many foxes fans being bullish about their prospects.