Leicester fans will love what club legend Shinji Okazaki said
Leicester City fans already love club legend Shinji Okazaki, now the Japanese striker will endear himself more to the Blue Army.
How underrated was the Japan forward in the Foxes winning the 2015/16 Premier League title?!
Massively, is the answer to that one: Okazaki harried the opposing defence from minute one until the 90 was up; or he was inevitably withdrawn from games after the 60 minute mark. In addition to scoring and assisting or making key passes, the attacker exhibited some of the most selfless play the English top-flight has ever witnessed.
That reliability and diligence as a philosophy allowed players such as Jamie Vardy as well as Riyad Mahrez to flourish and consequently be triumphant at the season end. Along with becoming household names around the world. Now the diminutive and well-loved striker has probably become even more admired by the Foxes faithful.
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Leicester City fans will love what club legend Shinji Okazaki said
Cult hero Okazaki spoke to The Sun recently, and the Former-Leicester City man has been watching the King Power side this term. He’s very impressed with the outfit, its boss Brendan Rodgers and his former strike partner, Vardy.
Furthermore, Okazaki seems to believe the Foxes are legitimately in the battle for the EPL trophy. Stating that the manager has his squad “dreaming” of a repeat of 2016.
And the ex-Fox’s sentiments have been echoed by winger and current star, Harvey Barnes. Well, sort of: the England international is of the opinion – directly after beating champions Liverpool – that the east Midlands team can, at a minimum, qualify for the Champions League for 2021/22:
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"“I don’t think it’s too early (for UCL qualification talk) because we’ve got ourselves into a great position. We have learned from how last year went, and we know we’re playing really well this season.”– Harvey BarnesVia Leicestershire Live"