Fascinating insight into James Maddison’s improvement at Leicester

Fascinating insight into James Maddison’s rise at Leicester City has been revealed, as a former-Celtic blogger has been credited with part of the success.

James Maddison has the talent, the profile, persona and the look to become a superstar in football. Although, some of us who analyse his play regularly – especially those like myself who have to assess every aspect of Foxes players – had a notion that style may overcome substance when it comes to the 24-year-old.

However, this season the playmaker has won plaudits as well as fresh admirers from everywhere in football – globally. It’s not just extra goals and assists that Maddison has added to his game, there is a willingness to do the dirty work such as dueling by air and tackling.

Obviously the key to a great game for ‘Madders’ is his receiving the ball in the final third to play an intricate pass or test the opposition goalkeeper. Yet, aiming to be a complete midfield man is the true aspiration for an elite athlete in this role.

We’ve heard talk before that Manchester City, Man United and the like are apparently interested in the midfielder – but now the prospect of superclubs bidding is more feasible.

Blogger gets credit for Leicester City star’s form

Leicestershire Live explains how a former-Celtic blogger is receiving partial credit for Maddison’s improvements:

"Brendan Rodgers:“Jack Lyons, our young analyst, has been taking him through clips of players and moves. It’s what development is. That’s the great joy in coaching.”Maddison:“Me, the gaffer, and Jack the analyst sat down – Jack will be buzzing that I’ve name-dropped him – and looked at where I could get more goals.”Read more here"

Leicester host Leeds United on Sunday at King Power Stadium, kick-off is 2pm GMT. While the Whites have been inconsistent of late, they are still picking up points at home and on the road. Meanwhile, the Foxes haven’t lost in six Premier League outings. Pressure must be constantly applied to the east Midlands side’s rivals for Champions League football next season; especially after dropping two points at Goodison Park versus Everton.