The most recent Leicester City news from LeicestershireLive comes in the wake of the Foxes surging eight points clear at the summit of the Championship following their victory over Cardiff on Friday.
Cardiff City manager Erol Bulut attributed his team’s 2-0 defeat to Leicester City to the Foxes’ superior quality during the match. Goals from Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and a spectacular strike from James Justin handed the Bluebirds their sixth defeat in their last ten games.
Dewsbury-Hall’s early goal set the tone for the match, and Leicester supporters were spared the usual tense finale as Justin’s superb long-range effort from outside the box extended their lead, placing them eight points ahead of the nearest competitor and 11 points clear of the pursuing pack competing for promotion. While the hosts put up a fight, Bulut conceded that Enzo Maresca’s players outperformed his team in crucial moments.
“We knew from the first game in Leicester when we lost the game in the last minute,” Bulut reflected. “They invest in their team because they were relegated, and they want an immediate return to the Premier League. Consequently, they still possess the qualities of a Premier League side. However, I can only commend my team today.”
“In the first half when we conceded the first goal, they exerted pressure on us, and we lost possession, and then they capitalized. In the second half, a similar situation unfolded. We won the ball back by pressing in midfield, but the final pass lacked precision. These small details ultimately determined the outcome of the game.”
“We cannot equate ourselves with Leicester City; their qualities are different. While we are just five points away from the play-offs, I don’t want to state that our immediate ambition is the play-offs, but we aim to be in the vicinity. Furthermore, in January, I hope that with a few transfers, we can push for more. Nonetheless, I am pleased with my players; they exerted maximum effort.”
Cardiff now looks forward to a match against QPR on New Year’s Day, while Leicester will be hosting Huddersfield Town.
