Just In: Leicester City fans fume over ‘ridiculous’ decision ahead of relegation six-pointer against Wolves
Leicester City fans were furious over a controversial decision ahead of their crucial relegation clash.
As the festive season approaches, Leicester City is focused on escaping the Premier League’s bottom three. After a heavy defeat to Newcastle last weekend, they now face an important match against Wolves.
Leicester manager Ruud van Nistelrooy received some positive news with Harry Winks returning to fitness after a four-game absence due to injury. However, not all news was favorable for the Dutch coach, as a questionable decision was made just before Sunday’s crucial match.
For both Leicester and Wolves, this is a vital fixture in their battle for Premier League survival. Leicester holds a five-point lead over their 19th-place opponents, having avoided defeat in seven of their last eight encounters.
However, controversy arose when Wolves were given a significant boost ahead of their visit to the King Power Stadium. Matheus Cunha, a key forward for Wolves, was facing a potential ban from the FA after an incident in which he struck an Ipswich Town security guard last weekend. Fans expected swift action, but no decision had been made regarding the length of his suspension, meaning he was available for the match.
Many Leicester fans voiced their frustration on X (formerly Twitter), criticizing the delay in punishing Cunha. One fan expressed, “Soon as our game’s over, he’ll get a 4-game ban. Joke.” Another commented, “He should’ve been banned as soon as the video came to the FA’s attention. No defending that. Shameful.” Some fans noted that although the situation was frustrating, Leicester still needed to focus on winning.
One fan added, “It’s ridiculous, he should definitely be suspended, but it’s no excuse, we should be winning anyway.” Another believed the league was unfairly favoring Wolves, saying, “It’s like the league is trying to screw us for avoiding a points deduction. We have to beat Wolves with two tough games ahead.”
There was also some worry about the fitness of Leicester’s goalkeeper Mads Hermansen, who had been injured against Newcastle, potentially leaving Jakub Stolarczyk to step in. Despite this uncertainty, Leicester remained confident with Jamie Vardy leading their attack.
One fan humorously summed up the situation: “87th minute – Leicester 0-1 Wolves. Cunha. Leicester 32 shots, Wolves 2.”
Cunha’s availability was a blow to Leicester fans, but with their survival on the line, they were determined to make the most of this critical game.
