Leicester City could not defeat visiting Millwall at King Power Stadium, sadly. This past weekend was typical for the loyal Blue Army, miserably. Even last-minute opposition equalising goals are the norm in Leicestershire now. Though people cannot ever really write the Lions off entirely; nor their boisterous support, IYKYK!
But, after the LCFC squad clashed with fans, confronted them and ultimately discussed how the LE2 club goes forward directly following relegation versus Hull City, which Foxes actually gave their best with Millwall in town? Well, Jakub Stolarczyk and Harry Souttar were respectively stand out, according to Leicester Mercury.
Two impressive Leicester City men cited
The towering Souttar, emerging from a prolonged fitness exile, provided a fine reminder of what has been missing from this disjointed campaign. His goal (a resolute header that saw him clamber over Millwall's flailing rearguard to break the deadlock) was a rare moment of unadulterated passion in a season defined by apathy.
It was a performance that bordered on the redemptive, although Soutts isn't to blame for City woe. The Australia international battled with a physical conviction that few of his peers have mirrored recently.
WhoScored gave him an 8.22; Leicestershire Live went with a '9'. Souttar would clearly be invaluable in League One, though improbable again.
Between the sticks, Jakub Stolarczyk gave his suffering credentials a legitimate boost in the Leicester goal. Replacing veteran Fox Asmir Begovic, the Pole displayed a series of instinctive saves to thwart a Millwall side that grew increasingly adventurous.
"Jakub Stolarczyk: He was unfortunate not to get a clean sheet. He made two excellent saves to deny Ivanovic and Ballo and claimed crosses well too before Langstaff’s effort beat him late on. 8"Leicester Mercury
While the late Macaulay Langstaff leveller was a bitter pill, Stolarczyk's individual display earned him partial respect from a weary King Power faithful. Amidst the debris of Gary Rowett's struggling tenure (born out of managerial incompatibility and hierarchical dissatisfaction), these two provided a glimmer of professional pride.
Stolarczyk's stops reminded us of what he can do. While the collective might falter, individual character can still flourish in the most testing of EFL Championship climates.
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