Leicester City manager Ruud van Nistelrooy found some positives in their performance against Chelsea, noting their solid defense and effective counter-attacks in the first half. However, with only 10 matches left, Leicester must focus on earning points for survival, having suffered 12 defeats in their last 13 Premier League games, including five consecutive losses without scoring. While relegation rivals Ipswich lost and Wolves drew, Leicester is struggling to capitalize on these opportunities. Upcoming fixtures against strong opponents like Manchester United and Manchester City will be critical, as Leicester needs to demonstrate improved performance to avoid relegation.
In a vacuum, Leicester manager Ruud van Nistelrooy can find some positives in his team’s performance at Stamford Bridge.
The squad displayed strong defensive organization, limited Chelsea’s opportunities, and looked promising on the counter-attack in the first half.
However, with only 10 games remaining in the Premier League season, Leicester cannot afford to evaluate anything in isolation.
At this point, accumulating points is paramount, and they aren’t securing enough to aid their battle for survival.
The defeat marked Leicester’s 12th loss in their last 13 Premier League outings and is the third occasion in their history that the Foxes have dropped five consecutive league matches without finding the net.
Relegation rivals Ipswich suffered a late defeat against Crystal Palace over the weekend, while Wolves played to a 1-1 draw with Everton at Molineux.
Neither team would have expected Leicester to secure any points at Stamford Bridge, but van Nistelrooy’s squad is quickly running out of opportunities to take advantage of errors made by those surrounding them.
Leicester’s upcoming fixtures include Manchester United, Manchester City, Newcastle United, Brighton, and Liverpool, followed by a visit to Wolves on April 26.
To avoid relegation this season, they must demonstrate greater quality and pull off some unexpected results.