Leicester fans slam boss for blaming so-called inexperienced players
An increasing number of Leicester City supporters are becoming displeased with manager Brendan Rodgers. Some of those fans slammed the manager for blaming the weekend loss to Arsenal on certain unnamed and so-called inexperienced players among the XI he chose.
If making incorrect selections, inappropriate match approaches, failure to address longstanding issues and erroneous game management were not enough, the Northern Irishman at the Foxes helm has now incensed a large section of the Blue Army. This transpired after defeat to the Gunners on Saturday.
Rodgers blamed a “lack of experience from a number of players in our team that aren’t used to the level”. However, even the novice spectators could easily observe or Google the starters to see that the former Liverpool chief’s statement is absurd. Identifying veterans such as Jonny Evans and Jamie Vardy is also child’s play.
Several of those players on that pitch today have had international caps, played European football and been in Premier League football for years. That is more than enough experience. It gets to a point where these excuses become tiring. Own up and admit it isn’t good enough https://t.co/hr5PhIjWRt
— Callum Boyle (@Callum_Boyle_) August 13, 2022
The upset and annoyance brewing in the King Power fan base is turning towards anger as inaccurate and evasive excuses are now regularly, if not consistently, offered post-match. Above, Callum Boyle’s tweet correctly points out that several of the Leicester athletes have played international, European and Premier League football for years now. The tweet merely asked for accountability for the problems from Rodgers, which is more than fair.
Dewsbury Hall and maybe Daka aside all these players have been playing in this team in the premier league and in Europe for 2/3 years, what a ridiculous excuse https://t.co/qxTJMkUnQ3
— ST (@ST1884) August 13, 2022
ST believes Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Patson Daka – the latter did not even start the contest – are the only newer or more inexperienced from the day’s Foxes. He labels the 49-year-old’s reasoning as ridiculous. And rightly so.
I’m sorry but what type of excuse is this? It’s been pretty much the same squad for the last 3 seasons. #lcfc https://t.co/YJOXKJL9IU
— Marky Mark (@mnorman1985) August 13, 2022
Mark questions the justification, too. He identifies that the roster has been generally the same for three seasons, eliminating the excuse from reality.
Is Brendan Rodgers wrong about his own Leicester City XI’s overall experience?
Yes, the gaffer is absolutely incorrect in his assessment, along with appearing to unfairly shift responsibility for his personal tactical mistakes. But let’s take a look at the exact mean age of the starting lineup and substitutes, as well as their actual acquaintance with the top-flight or national team football. First of all, the average age of the Leicester starters was 26.7 years. Which makes them, on the whole, seasoned professionals. Ward hasn’t played too much EPL footy, neither has Daka or Dewsbury-Hall.
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Though Daka has played a lot in general, and leads his country from the front. Ward featured in eight World Cup qualifiers for Wales. And ‘KDH’ has been one of LCFC’s best performers in recent times. Between just five prominent Foxes to begin versus AFC, they have 1,041 appearances in the division. That is experience in the most testing league on the planet.