Leicester City continued their gre
at away from with a dominating performance at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to move the Foxes into second.
Brendan Rodgers’ welcomed back Timothy Castagne into his Leicester City starting line-up, which gave his side flexibility to use different formations in and out of possession.
It meant that Spurs never had a look in and the Foxes dominated from start to finish with excellent performances all over the pitch.
It’s a result that further enhances Leicester’s top four aspirations, but who were the stand out performers? Foxes of Leicester rates all featuring players, along with naming a Man of the Match.
Kasper Schmeichel– 7
It’s always fascinating to hear his communication with his teammates. He’s so loud, clear and demanding, probably part of reason why the Foxes didn’t offer anything to the hosts, which meant that the Dane didn’t have a lot to do, apart from an incredible acrobatic save from close range.
Marc Albrighton– 7
I’ve been a big critic of Albrighton over the years but recently he has been so instrumental to this current success. Again he was deployed as a wing-back and offered some quality on and off the ball, and his cross for the goal was brilliant. A crucial player for this season
James Justin– 8
The youngster keeps getting better as the people he deputises for are making returns. This time he was deployed as a centre back, but given the freedom to attack down the flanks. The fact that Son didn’t have a single chance shows how well he played and his pass for James Maddison’s pathetically disallowed goal was sublime. It’s looking like Leicester City have three incredible full backs on their cards.
Wesley Fofana– 7
Little Wes was dominant at the back, this time in the middle of the central defenders. This kid just gets better, and was also a massive threat on set pieces which is something they desperately need.
Jonny Evans– 6
The fact that you can’t really explain what the returning Jonny Evans did this match is testament to how well City executed Rodger’s game plan. Whilst he might have his odd shaky game there is no doubt the Northern Irishman gives this defence some much needed experience and calmness.
Timothy Castagne– 6
It was a very steady game for the returning Belgian, particularly as most of the play was on the opposite side, but it’s great to see him back and there will certainly be better games from him.
Wilfred Ndidi– 9 Man of the Match
If anyone say Wilfred Ndidi isn’t the best defensive midfielder in the league, you know they know nothing about football. The Nigerian is so imperious in there, without him Justin would have been allowed the freedom to step into the attacking areas. Ndidi was so good at knowing when to trip up his opponent and his passing has come on leaps and bounds. Easily man of the match for me.
Youri Tielemans– 8
Another game of football and another Tielemans masterclass. In a match full of quality midfielders, Tielemans controlled the game. He is so good at spinning the ball in behind, and he should have capped his performance off with a goal at the end. Please don’t get injured.
James Maddison– 7
Alan Smith described the England international performance as classy, and few would disagree. He should have had a goal but for the stupidity of VAR. He would find spaces when in possession, but his defensive work again went unnoticed. Asked to press with Jamie Vardy upfront he put in a real shift. Hopefully this rich vein of from will continue.
Harvey Barnes– 6
A weird game for the Academy product. Sometimes he would get into really good positions but then delay and lose the ball. His performance was epitomised when he beat two with some silky footwork and then just didn’t know what to and lost the ball.
Jamie Vardy– 8
The Leicester legend wins football matches. After scoring the penalty, he somehow managed to win a header against to physically superior players and forced a second. Let’s hope the little niggle is nothing to serious.
Substitutes:
Daniel Amartey– 6
He didn’t have a lot to do but great to see him back in the team.
Dennis Praet– 6
The Belgian has seemingly found himself out of the team but he will have a big say in the latter stages.
Kelechi Iheanacho– 6
Some good hold up play but hard to make an impact in 5 minutes.