Leicester City move from the bottom of the Premier League after being held to a 0-0 draw at home to Crystal Palace, here are Foxes of Leicester’s player ratings.
Danny Ward of Leicester City: 6
Untroubled in the first period, but still look fairly uncomfortable on the ball being rushed into producing inefficient distribution. Although when called upon did produce a smart save low down to his right. Although not necessarily convincing a much improved display.
Timothy Castagne: 7
Had the very challenging task of playing up against Wilfred Zaha, which is a tough ask for any full back, but Castagne held his own very well against the Ivory Coast international. While also providing width and a constant threat on that right hand side.
Daniel Amartey: 3
A very unconvincing performance from the Ghanian, very lackadaisical in possession giving the ball away cheaply on numerous occasions while simultaneously winning little to no personal battles. Not a good return into the side for the 25-year-old.
Wout Faes: 7.5
Wondrously aggressive in the challenge allowing LCFC to retain possession much more than previous contests. Looked very assured on the ball, progressing the ball regularly in order to create better passing lanes. Another positive performance from the Belgian.
James Justin: 7.5
Good progressive runs into the oppositions shown in the first period while also displaying brilliant balls into the box and some wonderful long diagonal balls as an attempt to unlock the low block deployed by Crystal Palace. Justin also showed brilliant one-on-one defending throughout the contest.
Boubakary Soumare: 7
Was an integral part of a dominant midfield performance for the Foxes, repeatedly breaking up the oppositions play whether that be through tactical fouls or winning individual duels. A very solid showing.
Youri Tielemans: 7.5
An excellent display of ball retention, playing the lines to break in order to beat the oppositions press and masterfully fulfill is defensive roles as a right sided 8.
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall: 7
After a quiet first half it was the Dewsbury-Hall Leicester fans know and love in the second. Leading the press superbly causing Crystal Palace to relinquish possession by having to play long aimless balls up the pitch. While also exhibiting expert ball progression and link up play with Harvey Barnes, a much improved performance.
James Maddison: 7
Struggled to get on the ball in the first period, but came to life in the second congruently with the Foxes dominating possession, he was is back to his influential self in the second. The only thing missing from this performance was that clinical nature in and around the final third to provide or score the winner.
Harvey Barnes: 7.5
An excellent first half display from Barnes backed up by an equally dangerous second. Getting in behind Joel Ward numerous times with sharp one-two’s with both Patson Daka and Dewsbury-Hall. He perhaps could of done better on his one chance where his first touch did let him down.
Patson Daka: 6.5
Pressed superbly throughout the game, causing multiple errors out of the Crystal Palace centre halves. Although having a few half chances nothing really clear cut he may have been disappointed he didn’t test keeper more than he should have.
Substitutes:
Nampalys Mendy: 6
Carried on where Soumare left off when he came on recycling the ball very well and keeping the tempo up, a nice cameo.
Jamie Vardy: 6
Gave Joachim Andersen problems in behind that left channel on a few occasions and was a very willing runner – as he always is – but just couldn’t find enough space to produce that end product. But still a solid substitute appearance.
Kelechi Iheanacho: 6.5
Extremely positive when he came on having a few shots at goal and looked very dangerous, just missing the clinical final ball.
Dennis Praet: 5
Very little impact in his limited minutes, therefore a default 5 is given.