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Rodgers tries to explain the awful record of conceding late goals

By Will Kennedy

Leicester City's Northern Irish manager Brendan Rodgers hosts a training session at Leicester City's training complex in Leicester, central England, on April 27, 2022 on the eve of their UEFA Conference League semi-final first leg football match against Roma. (Photo by Lindsey Parnaby / AFP) (Photo by LINDSEY PARNABY/AFP via Getty Images)
Leicester City's Northern Irish manager Brendan Rodgers hosts a training session at Leicester City's training complex in Leicester, central England, on April 27, 2022 on the eve of their UEFA Conference League semi-final first leg football match against Roma. (Photo by Lindsey Parnaby / AFP) (Photo by LINDSEY PARNABY/AFP via Getty Images) /
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Leicester City’s Northern Irish manager Brendan Rodgers hosts a training session at Leicester City’s training complex in Leicester, central England, on April 27, 2022 on the eve of their UEFA Conference League semi-final first leg football match against Roma. (Photo by Lindsey Parnaby / AFP) (Photo by LINDSEY PARNABY/AFP via Getty Images)
Leicester City’s Northern Irish manager Brendan Rodgers hosts a training session at Leicester City’s training complex in Leicester, central England, on April 27, 2022 on the eve of their UEFA Conference League semi-final first leg football match against Roma. (Photo by Lindsey Parnaby / AFP) (Photo by LINDSEY PARNABY/AFP via Getty Images) /

Many defensive issues have followed Leicester City this season, from their poor record at the set piece, to the lack of leadership in the back line without Evans or Fofana. However, in the last few weeks, another issue has haunted the Foxes: their inability to see games out

In the few weeks we have seen two consecutive City games marred by late goals. Away at Newcastle, the Foxes struck first as an inspired corner routine saw Ademola Lookman slot through a lovely goal – only for Bruno Guimarães to pull back level before the end of the first half. A draw seemed on the cards, but City wanted more. However it was Guimarães again who headed home a late Toon winner in the 95th minute.

It was a frustrating result, and against the run of play, but one that wasn’t unexpected given results against West Ham and Tottenham earlier in the season. Hosting West Ham, the Foxes lost their 2-1 lead to a Craig Dawson header in the first minute of added time, whilst the 3-2 loss to Spurs will haunt fans for many seasons to come, conceding in the 95th and 97th. Please now click the below link to go to the subsequent FoL article page.