REVEALED”- The worrying TREND that Leicester City must address if they want to stay up in the Premier League
Leicester City suffered a major setback in their battle for Premier League survival as they were thrashed 4-0 by Newcastle United.
Ruud van Nistelrooy’s unbeaten start as the new Foxes manager came to a disappointing end with the heavy defeat. As a result, Leicester dropped to 16th place in the league, just two points above the relegation zone. To make matters worse, goalkeeper Mads Hermansen was forced off in the first half due to a groin injury.
It was another tough away day for Leicester, who are struggling with a long-standing issue — conceding goals early in matches. The Foxes have let in the second-highest number of first-half goals in the league this season, with 17. Only Wolves, who have conceded 18, have a worse record in this area. Starting strong and tightening their defense must be a priority if Leicester hope to improve their position in the table.
With the January transfer window approaching, Leicester will need to strengthen their squad, particularly defensively. While attacking players will likely be scarce on the market, the club may focus on affordable options for their center-back positions. Hiroki Sekine, a full-back, has been linked with a move to Leicester, and former player Ben Chilwell, who has been told he can leave Chelsea in January, could be a valuable loan option—especially if Van Nistelrooy decides to send Odsonne Edouard back to Crystal Palace.
