Leicester: How Kasper Schmeichel angered Brendan Rodgers

Foxes of Leicester explains how Leicester City goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel angered Brendan Rodgers during the Community Shield win against Manchester City.

OK, let’s dive straight into this one. Schmeichel is a phenomenal goalkeeper, one who should go into the Premier League Hall of Fame upon retirement, as FoL sees it. A leader: reliable, trustworthy and brave. However, we all have our faults and the Fox’s is inconsistent passing with his feet.

This instance was not the first time a Leicester fan, player or staff member has noticed, been annoyed by or been on the receiving end of poor distribution from the famed stopper. I am sorry, and do apologise to those emotional souls among you who can’t stand to criticise an iconic LCFC legend – which is exactly what the Dane is!

What happened is fairly simple, as detailed by The Sun: the Leicester ‘keeper was under minimal pressure yet still miskicked a clearance or pass which went off the field, unfortunately.

In response to the inefficiency, LCFC manager Rodgers booted a water bottle up the touchline in disgust and frustration. This isn’t an indication of Schmeichel exit approach as Leicester’s No.1, but hopefully a hint that Rodgers’ goalkeeping coaches will address the long overdue issue.

Foxes of Leicester prepares for new season following all things Leicester City

As you’ll already know, the new 2021/22 Premier League campaign gets underway on Friday as new boys Brentford host current drastic underachievers Arsenal. Leicester play Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday afternoon in their initial contest of the season. Wolves have a new boss, Bruno Lage, so it’s anyone’s guess how they will line-up and perform.

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