PSV 1-2 Leicester: Player ratings as Foxes reach UECL semifinals
Marc Albrighton – 6
A quiet game for Albrighton. He helped create a couple of opportunities in the first half but failed to have a massive impact on the game before he was subbed off.
Harvey Barnes – 5
A disappointing game for the 24-year-old. He had a great opportunity to open to scoring in the first half, but he skewed his shot wide of the far-post. His game didn’t get much better as his decision-making in the final third came into question before being subbed off for Lookman.
Kelechi Iheanacho – 8
The Nigerian striker can consider himself extremely unlucky to not have two assists next to his name after he created some great chances for LCFC. His passing was superb as he created a brilliant opportunity for Barnes in the first half which was squandered.
He then played a great lofted-through ball to Daka in the 62nd minute that also should have resulted in a goal, but yet again, the shot failed to trouble the keeper.
Ademola Lookman – 8.5
Sign him up! The Nigerian international has improved in leaps and bounds since joining the Foxes on loan this season.
Lookman was one of the players to change the game when he was introduced by Brendan Rodgers. He linked-up superbly with Castagne and Dewsbury-Hall, while creating chances for himself and teammates inside the box.
He could have had two assists as he provided two great chances in the final 10 minutes. The first was a low-cross to Perez who had his shot turned away by an inspired Yvon Mvogo.
The second chance was a pass to Daka, who had his shot saved before Pereira scored off the rebound. If Lookman continues his recent form, then it will be very difficult for Rodgers to not have him as first-choice left-winger going forward.
Patson Daka – 6
The Zambian striker was unable to find the back of the net after failing to score off two great chances in the second half. However, his movement in the box and runs in behind the defence were enough to put the pressure on PSV as the Foxes tried to turn the tides late in the game.
Ayoze Perez – 8.5
Leicester City’s forgotten man staked his claim to Rodgers in a sublime game off the bench. Many members of the Blue Army would have been questioning the 49-year-old’s decision to replace Iheanacho with Perez, but it ultimately payed off.
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The first impact that Perez had on the game was a great piece of individual skill to beat a defender before squaring to Maddison who fired home the equaliser. It wouldn’t take long for the former Newcastle forward to impact the game again as he nearly gave the Foxes the lead in the 83rd minute when his volley from the edge of the six-yard-box was by Mvogo. With questions surrounding his future at the King Power Stadium, this performance was exactly what is needed from Perez if he is to continue playing for the Foxes.