On Friday morning, Leicester City Football Club played the first of two friendlies of the day against Ukraine side Karpaty Lviv. Although Lviv took a shock lead against the Foxes, the visitors struck back almost instantly and ended up 2-1 winners on the day. We have three main talking points from the non-competitive clash, including indications from LCFC head coach Marti Cifuentes' starting lineup. Not to mention how a somewhat forgotten or discarded Fox staked a claim for a role in the squad with two goals versus the Ukrainians. Meanwhile a strong and definitely worrying El Khannouss hint was given by the gaffer. Wasting no time, allow me to detail the trio of King Power stories.
What can we read into Marti Cifuentes' initial XI of the day
Unlike the previous match with LCFC sister club Oud-Heverlee Leuven where City played two lineups in one extended encounter, this time there are two games on one day. The Foxes roster is split into two for the occasion.
And, judging by the quality of the XI chosen for the weaker opponents, the Leicester team to face Köln may be the first-choice side ahead of the Championship beginning. We'll have to wait and see that set-up in order to pass total judgment.
Forgotten Fox stakes claim with two goals
Patson Daka was at the double for the Foxes in the Lviv clash. He netted an equalising penalty on 50 minutes, then the winner on 73'. He remains City's only out-and-out striker at present. Therefore this is a positive step for the heavily criticised Zambian.
Strong Bilal El Khannouss hint given
Unfortunately El Khannouss started among the so-called fringe City team. This is a clear indication that the talented Morocco international could be on his way. However, the silver lining is that LCFC apparently want £30-40 million for him.