Schmeichel’s irritated response to Leicester defence question
Kasper Schmeichel initially responded to a question about the Leicester City defence this season in a rather irritated sounding manner. Here is what was said.
This campaign has witnessed a rather drastic seeming decline in the Leicester starting defence. I mean, it wasn’t fully stable last season following the long-term absence of James Justin since February; then Wesley Fofana’s injury in August derailed centre-back planning this. Jonny Evans adds assurance to the back-line, yet it is not as robust, cunning nor miserly as it should be.
Essentially too many goals are being leaked, clearly: two reasons are the shake-up of mediocre signings being added, not to mention the ever-changing system and formation. Stability is key for any set of defenders; hopefully Foxes manager Brendan Rodgers will have a fully fit defensive squad to choose from in January, as Justin and Fofana should be fit for selection by that time.
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After another disheartening result – 1-1 versus Spartak Moscow – Goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel was asked for the reason for problems in defence this term:
"“If I knew, then it wouldn’t be happening, would it?” said the stopper.“It’s something we’re working on every single day. It’s not working too well at the minute but we have a track record that’s pretty good over the last few years, so confidence is there that it will come back – but we need to do better.” Schmeichel finished with a more reflective quote.Via Leicester Mercury"
Schmeichel is a passionate professional who has very high standards and wants the best for LCFC, as Foxes of Leicester see it.
Further King Power Stadium expansion news for Leicester City fans
A brand new East Stand at King Power Stadium will bring the existing capacity up to 40,000, with more seats for the Blue Army to sit and watch the Foxes. According to LCFC Live, ‘two green lights’ are remaining to be received from Leicester City Council in order for work to potentially begin in the new year.
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There shall be improved and fresh amenities for the Leicester faithful: including a 6,000-capacity indoor arena, apartments to rent or own, a bigger and better flagship fanstore, as well as a hotel all in the pipeline. Along with the state-of-the-art training facility, this great work on the ground again elevates the club toward the area of English football standing they desire to be.