Rodgers’ transfer update and wish for trophies at Leicester
Leicester City boss Brendan Rodgers has given media and supporters a Foxes transfer update. Along with mentioning his wish for more trophies whilst he’s with the King Power club.
Rodgers spoke with assembled journalists at LCFC’s Seagrave Training Ground on Monday prior to the League Cup Quarterfinal clash with Newcastle United. Naturally the Northern Irish manager gave details on the fitness of the King Power squad, which you can read here.
But in this article, we’ll briefly focus on what the ex-Liverpool head coach said of prospective upcoming signings and a desire for silverware. Regarding transfers this month during the window, the Carnlough-born man revealed that hard work is apparently occurring at the King Power club. He remains hopeful that Foxes will receive good news soon.
Concerning trophies, the 49-year-old declared that winning another would be “fantastic”. Furthermore, Rodgers confirmed that lifting another trophy is the outfit’s aim.
Another Newcastle United test for Leicester City with a prize eventually at stake
Leicester going to Tyneside and obtaining a result by any means necessary is in the realm of possibility. Just to clarify, for those of you who claim that Newcastle making the Carabao Cup semifinals is a foregone conclusion. Obviously, most of us Blue Army members already know that the task immediately ahead is very difficult, though not impossible.
Unfortunately, Magpies gaffer Eddie Howe admitted that he’s looking to progress in the third most prestigious English football competition. Wow, the previous sentence was a mouthful! In addition to that update, Howe revealed that he shall pick the best possible lineup available to him.
While Foxes of Leicester expect a loss, we know that fortunes are likely to turn around once again for the east Midlands side. Even if the next outcome is unfavourable for Rodgers and his men – LCFC fans merely want to see true effort and play that lifts our collective spirits and which we can be proud of.